nisin

English

Etymology

Blend of group N +‎ streptococci +‎ inhibitory substance.

Noun

nisin (countable and uncountable, plural nisins)

  1. (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

  1. instructive plural of nisä

Anagrams

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nɪ̀sɪ̀n/
  • Audio:(file)

Verb

nisin

  1. first-person singular imperfective of nízin: "I think"
  2. first-person singular imperfective of yinízin: "I want (something)"

Yoruba

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nĩ́.sĩ̄/

Adverb

nísin

  1. right now