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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