What is another word for papain?

Pronunciation: [pˈape͡ɪn] (IPA)

Papain is an enzyme that is derived from the papaya fruit. It has a wide range of uses in the food industry, medicine and cosmetics. Some of the synonyms for papain include papaya proteinase, papainase, papaya peptidase and papain-like protein. These synonyms all refer to enzymes that are derived from the papaya fruit, and are used for similar purposes as papain. Papain can be used to tenderize meat, in wound healing and in the production of beauty products such as facial masks and exfoliants. Therefore, any of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with papain depending on the context in which it is being used.

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What are the hypernyms for Papain?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Papain?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for papain (as nouns)

Usage examples for Papain

According to Wurtz and Bouchut papain is prepared as follows: The fluid juice or the aqueous solution of the milky exudate is precipitated by the addition of ten times the volume of alcohol.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera

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