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whey

/weɪ/

Meanings
noun
The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.

Examples :

"After making homemade cheese, Sarah poured the leftover whey down the drain. "
food drink substance material chemistry

Related Words

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remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

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poured verb

/pɔːd/ /pɔɹd/

To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

"pour water from a jug"

Illustration cheese

cheese noun

/t͡ʃiz/

A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.

"My mom made a delicious pizza with mozzarella cheese. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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strained verb

/stɹeɪ̯nd/

To hold tightly, to clasp.

"The little girl strained her teddy bear to her chest, comforting herself after a bad dream. "

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liquid noun

/ˈlɪkwɪd/

A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

"A liquid can freeze to become a solid or evaporate into a gas."

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leftover noun

/ˈlɛftˌoʊvər/ /ˈlɛftˌovər/

Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

"We ate the leftover pizza for lunch the next day. "

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process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

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drain noun

/dɹeɪn/

A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)

"The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged."

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curdled verb

/ˈkɜrdəld/ /ˈkɝdəld/

To form curds so that it no longer flows smoothly; to cause to form such curds. (usually said of milk)

"Too much lemon will curdle the milk in your tea."

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homemade adjective

/ˈhoʊmmeɪd/ /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪd/

Made at home.

"a homemade chicken casserole"