nisin

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nisin (plural nisins)

  1. (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

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Finnish[edit]

Noun[edit]

nisin

  1. instructive plural of nisä

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Navajo[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (file)

Verb[edit]

nisin

  1. first-person singular imperfective of nízin: "I think"
  2. first-person singular imperfective of yinízin: "I want (something)"

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Adverb[edit]

nísin

  1. right now