Associations to the word «Casein»

Wiktionary

CASEIN, noun. (biochemistry) A proteid substance present in both the animal and the vegetable kingdom found in milk or in the seeds of leguminous plants.

Dictionary definition

CASEIN, noun. A milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives.
CASEIN, noun. A water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke