whey in French
whey in French is petit-lait, lactosérum — whey means the watery liquid left over after milk is curdled and strained during cheesemaking.
whey in French
petit-lait
The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.
lactosérum
The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.
What does "whey" mean?
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noun The watery liquid left over after milk is curdled and strained during cheesemaking.
"The cheesemaker drained the whey before pressing the curds into a mold."
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whey in a sentence
- The cheesemaker drained the whey before pressing the curds into a mold.
- Whey protein powder is made by drying this leftover liquid.
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What is "whey" in French?
"whey" in French is petit-lait, lactosérum. whey means: The watery liquid left over after milk is curdled and strained during cheesemaking.
How do you use "whey" in a sentence?
Example: "The cheesemaker drained the whey before pressing the curds into a mold." In French, "whey" is petit-lait, lactosérum.
Are there other ways to say "whey" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "whey": petit-lait, lactosérum.
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