"nisin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nisins [plural]
Etymology: Blend of group N + streptococci + inhibitory substance. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|N|streptococci|inhibitory|alt1=group N|alt3=inhibitory substance}} Blend of group N + streptococci + inhibitory substance Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} nisin (countable and uncountable, plural nisins)
  1. (biochemistry) A polycyclic peptide produced by fermentation with the bacterium Lactococcus lactis; used as a preservative in processed cheese etc. Wikipedia link: nisin Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry Categories (lifeform): Bacteria Synonyms: E234 when used as a preservative Derived forms: nisinic Translations (polycyclic peptide): nisina [feminine] (Catalan), nisiini (Finnish)

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