1. to treat or combine with casein; to convert into casein or a casein derivative
Usage: technical; chemistry

1. a salt or compound formed by the reaction of casein with a metal or base
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The chemist used caseinate compounds in the formulation of the adhesive.
• Sodium caseinate is commonly used as a binder in food products.
• The laboratory will caseinate the milk protein to create a more stable emulsion.
• Caseinates are valued in the textile and paper industries for their binding properties.
• The process to caseinate the protein requires careful pH control.