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colostrum

/kəˈlɒstɹəm/

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noun

初乳

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. "

新生儿喝到了初乳，也就是妈妈产后最初几天的奶，里面富含重要的抗体，能保护宝宝免受疾病侵袭。

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noun

初乳，牛初乳

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. "

这种旧家具抛光剂的配方需要用松节油和蛋黄的混合物，以形成光滑的保护层。

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