whey

[ wey, hwey ]

/ weɪ, ʰweɪ /

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noun

a milk serum, separating as liquid from the curd after coagulation, as in cheesemaking.

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Origin of whey

First recorded before 900; Middle English whei(e), whai(e), wei, Old English hwæg, hwæig, hwǣg, hweg; cognate with Dutch, Low German wei

OTHER WORDS FROM whey

whey·like, adjective

Words nearby whey

whether or not, whet one's appetite, whetstone, whew, whewellite, whey, wheyey, wheyface, wheyish, whf., which

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How to use whey in a sentence

Nuckols says he’s not confident enough to say that soy is necessarily just as good as whey or casein, but also not confident that soy is actually any worse—and if you’re vegan, soy is definitely the best you’re going to get.
There are only two supplements proven to help you build muscle|empire|July 9, 2021|Popular-Science
That means in a blender bottle it’ll mix to the frothy consistency of a thin milkshake, plus you can bake with it and it doesn’t have that bitter-sour aftertaste that whey does.
There are only two supplements proven to help you build muscle|empire|July 9, 2021|Popular-Science
Similar to the labeling of casein and whey blends, these are often simply listed as “plant protein.”
Best protein powder: Better nutrition in a bottle|Carsen Joenk|January 11, 2021|Popular-Science
Casein digests significantly slower than whey protein, making it suitable to take before sleep or other fasting incidents.
Best protein powder: Better nutrition in a bottle|Carsen Joenk|January 11, 2021|Popular-Science

That would affect the added sugar count for dairy products such as whey, nonfat dry milk, or milk protein concentrate.
Guess Who Doesn’t Want You to Know How Much Added Sugar Is in Your Food|Tim Mak|July 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Protein enhancers such as whey, whole soybeans and pea protein are good, too,” Begun says.
How to Buy Gluten-Free Without Getting Duped|DailyBurn|April 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jørgen Hoff of Gundestrup Dairy and Brewery makes a specialty beer from the whey of his soft smoked Rygeost cheese.
Denmark’s New Nordic Cuisine Beyond Noma|Sophie Menin|May 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Whey is digested and used quickly, making it ideal after weight lifting.
6 Snacks to Eat for Your Workout|Divya Gugnani|August 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
This day I begun to drink butter-milke and whey, and I hope to find great good by it.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete|Samuel Pepys
If the milk be warmer the curd is hard and tough, if colder, it is soft and difficult to obtain free from the whey.
Domestic Animals|Richard L. Allen
But in some places, the practice prevails of washing the curd with hot water, after the whey has been partially separated from it.
Domestic Animals|Richard L. Allen
In Cheshire, more time and attention is devoted to the perfect extraction of the whey than in almost any other district.
Domestic Animals|Richard L. Allen
Thus, while it is of importance that all the whey should be extracted from the curd, yet the quickest way may not be the best.
Domestic Animals|Richard L. Allen

British Dictionary definitions for whey

whey

/ (weɪ) /

noun

the watery liquid that separates from the curd when the milk is clotted, as in making cheese

Derived forms of whey

wheyey, wheyish or wheylike, adjective

Word Origin for whey

Old English hwǣg; related to Middle Low German wei, heie, Dutch hui

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