rennin

English

Etymology

From rennet +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/
  • Rhymes: -ɛnɪn

Noun

rennin (countable and uncountable, plural rennins)

  1. (biochemistry) A proteolytic enzyme, obtained from the gastric juice of the abomasum of calves, used to coagulate milk and make cheese.

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