whey
pronunciation
How to pronounce whey in British English:
UK [weɪ]
How to pronounce whey in American English:
US [hwe, we]
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- Noun:
- the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese
- watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates
Word Origin
- whey (n.)
- Old English hwæg "whey," from Proto-Germanic *hwaja- (cognates: Middle Dutch wey, Dutch wei), of unknown origin.
Example
- 1. I use soy protein powder , but whey works well too .
- 2. Milk 's proteins ( whey and casein ) can make you feel more satisfied than sugary drinks .
- 3. Whey protein is proved to an ideal choice of nutrition to improve athletic effect and to improve the overall health condition .
- 4. High protein : whey protein , lean beef , fish , chicken
- 5. Whey constitutes about 70 % of the volume of the milk used to make cheese .