Meaning of the word protein in English
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protein
US /ˈproʊ.tiːn/
UK /ˈproʊ.tiːn/
Noun
1.
any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, etc., and as enzymes and antibodies.
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Meat, eggs, and beans are good sources of protein.
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She needs to increase her protein intake for muscle growth.
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