casease

/ ˈkeɪsɪˌeɪz /

noun

1. a proteolytic enzyme formed by certain bacteria that activates the solution of albumin and casein in milk and cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of casease¹

C20: from case ( in ) + -ase

Example Sentences

Duclaux has given to this digesting enzym the name casease or cheese ferment.

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