Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caseate
verb
/ˈkeɪ.si.eɪt/
Definition
To convert into casein or a similar protein structure, typically found in milk or cheese.
Examples
- The milk was allowed to caseate, forming curds that were later used to make cheese.
- During the laboratory experiment, scientists observed how proteins caseate in the presence of acid.
Meaning
The process wherein substances, especially proteins like casein, are formed or coagulated.
Synonyms
- Coagulate
- Congeal
- Curdle
