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nisin

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A polycyclic peptide produced by fermentation with the bacterium Lactococcus lactis; used as a preservative in processed cheese etc.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisnisine
DeutschNisin
Русскийнизин
3 more languages
Suominisiini
Kurdînişîn
Polskinizyna

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Niskin Niskin bottle Nisku Nisland Nisley Nisly

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