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protein

noun

any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals…

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes

    “a diet high in protein”

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Example Sentences

a diet high in protein
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