chymosin

/kɪˈmoʊsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A milk-clotting enzyme, also known as rennet, produced by the fourth stomach of ruminant mammals.

“The cheese maker used chymosin to coagulate the milk and create a smooth, creamy texture.”

Synonyms

  • milk-clotting enzyme
  • rennet

Antonyms

  • milk-diluting agent