Noun: whey wey
- The serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese
"Milk whey is often used in protein supplements";
- milk whey
- Watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates
"Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey"
Derived forms: wheys
Type of: blood serum, dairy product, serum
Encyclopedia: Whey