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Vocabulary Entry
whey
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A byproduct of cheese production, consisting of the watery part of milk that remains after the curds have been formed.
Example Sentences
"The cheese maker strained the curds from the whey."
"Protein supplements often use whey as a key ingredient."
"She decided to save the whey for use in her smoothie."
V
verb
To separate or strain whey from curds.
Example Sentences
"After processing the cheese, they wheyed the mixture carefully."
"You need to whey the mixture until it reaches the right consistency."
"They often whey the yogurt to make it thicker."