"bromelain" meaning in English

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Noun

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 Categories (topical): Enzymes Categories (lifeform): Bromeliads

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