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Etymology of the English word casein

the English word casein
derived from the Vulgar Latin word caseus (cheese; pressed curd; comic term of endearment)
using the New Latin suffix -in

Date

The earliest known usage of casein in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

casease

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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