nisin
English
Etymology
Blend of group N + streptococci + inhibitory substance.
Noun
nisin (countable and uncountable, plural nisins)
- (biochemistry) A polycyclic peptide produced by fermentation with the bacterium Lactococcus lactis; used as a preservative in processed cheese etc.
Synonyms
- E234 when used as a preservative
Derived terms
Translations
Finnish
Noun
nisin
- instructive plural of nisä
Anagrams
Navajo
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /nɪ̀sɪ̀n/
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Verb
nisin
- first-person singular imperfective of nízin: "I think"
- first-person singular imperfective of yinízin: "I want (something)"
Yoruba
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /nĩ́.sĩ̄/
Adverb
nísin