Definition of Whey

the watery part of milk that remains after curds are formed

Examples of Whey in a sentence

When milk curdles, the whey is separated from the protein.  

The recipe state to stir the milk gently as the curd begins to form, leaving the watery whey behind.  

Whey is the wasted portion of spoiled milk that is left behind after the curds are formed.  

Whey is the watery byproduct left over during cheese and yogurt manufacturing.  

Little Miss Muffet’s milk was spoiled and she was left with curds and whey.  

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