whey
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noun \ˈhwā, ˈwā\Definition of WHEY
: the watery part of milk that is separated from the coagulable part or curd especially in the process of making cheese and that is rich in lactose, minerals, and vitamins and contains lactalbumin and traces of fat
— whey·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
See Examples of WHEY
- The curd has separated from the whey.
Origin of WHEY
Middle English, from Old English hwæg; akin to Middle Dutch wey whey
First Known Use: before 12th century
Rhymes with WHEY
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whey
noun \ˈhwā, ˈwā\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of WHEY
: the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the coagulable part or curd especially in the process of making cheese and that is rich in lactose, minerals, and vitamins and contains lactalbumin and traces of fat
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