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whey

DEFINITIONS OF: whey

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n the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese

Synonyms:
milk whey
Type of:
blood serum, serum
an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates

n watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates

“Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey
Type of:
dairy product
milk and butter and cheese
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