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casease

British  
/ ˈkeɪsɪˌeɪz /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of casease

C20: from case ( in ) + -ase

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According to him, these organisms do not function directly as ripening agents, but they secrete an enzym or unorganized ferment to which he applies the name casease.

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