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rennin

Syllabification: (ren·nin)
Pronunciation: /ˈrenin/
Definition of rennin

noun

  • an enzyme secreted into the stomach of unweaned mammals, and in some lower animals and plants, causing the curdling of milk.

Origin:

late 19th century: from rennet + -in1

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Definition of rennin in the British & World English dictionary