nisin
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Blend of group N + streptococci + inhibitory substance.
Noun
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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
[edit]- E234 when used as a preservative
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]Finnish
[edit]Noun
[edit]nisin
Anagrams
[edit]Navajo
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Verb
[edit]nisin
- first-person singular imperfective of nízin: "I think"
- first-person singular imperfective of yinízin: "I want (something)"
Yoruba
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Adverb
[edit]nísin
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