casein

/'keisiin/

Thân thiện

An artist mixes casein paint on a wooden palette.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A milk protein: A phosphoprotein that is the main protein found in milk and cheese. It is precipitated from milk, especially by the action of acid or rennet.
   • A paint binder: The protein component used as a binder in certain water-based paints, known as casein paint.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Casein is the primary protein in mammalian milk.
  • The artist preferred using casein for its matte finish and fast drying time.
  • This adhesive is formulated with casein derived from milk.

Advanced Usage

• "Casein paint": A fast-drying, water-soluble paint in which the binder is casein.

  • Casein paint was commonly used by ancient and Renaissance artists for murals.

• "Rennet casein": Casein precipitated from milk using the enzyme rennet, often used in cheese-making and industrial applications.

  • Rennet casein is a key ingredient in the production of some plastics.

Variants and Related Words

• Caseinate (n): A salt or ester of casein.
  • Calcium caseinate is a common food additive.

Synonyms

• Milk protein
• Phosphoprotein (in a biochemical context)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk
2. a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives

Từ đồng nghĩa

• casein paint