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whey

[/weɪ/]
nounfemininepl: wheys
soro de leite
1. The watery part of milk that separates from curds during cheese-making
The whey is drained off after the curds are formed during cheese production.
O soro de leite é drenado após a formação da coalhada durante a produção de queijo.
2. A thin, milky liquid byproduct in dairy processing
Whey protein is commonly used in nutritional supplements and fitness products.
A proteína do soro é comumente usada em suplementos nutricionais e produtos de fitness.
Synonyms
serumliquid byproduct
Antonyms
curd

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
soro de leite
Standard term used in dairy industry
Portugal
soro do leite
Alternative phrasing with 'do' instead of 'de'

Related Idioms & Phrases

whey protein isolate - isolado de proteína do soro
whey powder - pó de soro de leite
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