"bromelain" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: bromelains [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bromelain (plural bromelains)
  1. (biochemistry) Either of two proteolytic enzymes, found in pineapples, that are used as meat tenderizers. Wikipedia link: bromelain

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