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colostrum

/kəˈlɒstɹəm/

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noun

Colostrum, premier lait

A form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth. Human and bovine colostrum is thick and yellowish. In humans, it has high concentrations of nutrients and antibodies, but it is small in quantity.

Examples :

"The newborn baby received colostrum, the mother's first milk, which was full of important antibodies to protect the baby from getting sick. "

Le nouveau-né a reçu du colostrum, le premier lait de la mère, qui était plein d'anticorps importants pour protéger le bébé contre la maladie.

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noun

Un mélange de térébenthine et de jaune d'œuf, autrefois utilisé comme émulsion

A mixture of turpentine and egg yolk, formerly used as an emulsion.

Examples :

"The old recipe for furniture polish called for colostrum to create a smooth, protective layer. "

L'ancienne recette de cire à meubles utilisait un mélange de térébenthine et de jaune d'œuf pour créer une couche lisse et protectrice.

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