rennin

noun

rennin

noun

/ˈɹɛ.nɪn/

Etymology From rennet + -in.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A proteolytic enzyme, obtained from the gastric juice of the abomasum of calves, used to coagulate milk and make cheese.

Synonyms
chymosin, rennase
Derived terms
renninogen

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