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casein
nounC1
/ˈkeɪ.siː.ɪn/The main protein found in milk and cheese.
casein glue
nounVery low
/ˈkeɪsiːn ɡluː/A water-resistant adhesive derived from milk protein (casein), mixed with water and a base to form a paste.
caseinate
nounRare
/ˈkeɪsiːneɪt/A salt or compound derived from casein, a milk protein, commonly used as a food additive.
caseinogen
nounVery Low (Specialist Scientific)
/ˌkeɪsiːˈɪnədʒən/The precursor protein found in milk that is converted into casein by the action of rennin.
casekeeper
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete / Historical
/ˈkeɪsˌkiːpə/A person whose job is to maintain, manage, and track records, files, or specific sets of items (historically, legal or court documents).
caseload
nounB2
/ˈkeɪs.ləʊd/The number of clients, patients, or legal cases being handled by a single professional, team, or institution at a given time.
casemaker
nounLow (C2)
/ˈkeɪsˌmeɪkə(r)/A person or company that designs and manufactures containers, covers, or protective holders for objects.
casemaking clothes moth
nounLow frequency
/ˈkeɪsˌmeɪ.kɪŋ ˈkləʊðz ˌmɒθ/A specific type of moth larva that creates and lives inside a portable protective case made from silk and fibres from its food source.
casemate
nounRare
/ˈkeɪs.meɪt/A fortified, armour-plated enclosure or chamber in a fortress or ship's side, with openings for guns to fire through.
casement
nounC1/C2
/ˈkeɪsm(ə)nt/A window frame that opens on hinges, typically attached to a vertical side of the frame.
casement cloth
nounLow
/ˈkeɪsmənt ˌklɒθ/A lightweight, loosely-woven fabric, often cotton or a blend, specifically designed for use as window curtains.
caseophile
nounRare / Specialized
/ˈkeɪzɪə(ʊ)ˌfaɪl/A person who loves cheese.
caseose
nounVery low
/ˈkeɪsiəʊz/A protein compound derived from the digestion or decomposition of casein.
casern
nounVery Rare
/kəˈzɜːn/A building or set of buildings for housing soldiers; barracks.
caserta
nounLow
/kəˈzɜːtə/A city and province in the Campania region of southern Italy.
casework
nounC1/C2
/ˈkeɪs.wɜːk/The practical social work carried out directly with individual clients or families, involving assessment, planning, and intervention on a case-by-case basis.
caseworker
nounB2
/ˈkeɪsˌwɜː.kər/A professional, typically employed by a social services agency, government department, or charity, who manages and provides support to a specific set of individuals or families (their 'cases'), helping them navigate services and resolve problems.
caseworm
nounVery Low / Technical
/ˈkeɪswɜːm/A larva or caterpillar that constructs and lives inside a protective case made from silk and materials from its environment.
casey
nounLow
/ˈkeɪ.si/A personal name or nickname, primarily masculine, derived from an Irish surname. Its usage extends to a few proper nouns.
cash
nounverbverb-transitiveA2
/kæʃ/Physical money in the form of coins and banknotes.

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