protein
/ΛpΙΉΙΚti.Ιͺn/
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Simple Meaning
a substance in food like meat, eggs, and beans that helps your body grow and stay strong
When to Use
π¬Daily ConversationπHealth & Fitnessπ°News & Media
Elementary β simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
βI try to eat more protein after my workouts to build muscle.β
βThis smoothie has twenty grams of protein β perfect for breakfast.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
Related Words
Synonyms:
nutrientamino acid
Antonyms:
carbohydratefat
Word Family:
protein shakeprotein barhigh-protein