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protein
- /ˈpɹəʊ.ti.ɪn/ UK
- /ˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/ UK
- /ˈpɹoʊ.tin/ Canada, US
- /ˈpɹoʊ.ti.ɪn/ US, dated
Sounds like protean
Where it comes from
From proto- + -ein. Suggested by Jöns Jacob Berzelius in a letter to Gerardus Johannes Mulder, from French protéine and German Protein, both coined based on Ancient Greek πρωτεῖος (prōteîos, “primary”), from πρῶτος (prôtos, “first”).
noun proteins
- 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. Proteins carry out the bulk of cellular functions, including relaying signals, providing structural support, and accelerating biochemical reactions.
- One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes. Along with carbohydrates and fat, protein is one of the three main macronutrients that make up our diet. Furthermore, it is the only macronutrient that supplies us with amino acids, making it essential for survival.
- A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute. The preparation style should be the same for both proteins so that the side dishes compliment the meal.
Similar: protein
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: enzyme, proteinaceous, albumin, nucleic, purified, cam, losing, valk, high-protein, proteid, biopolymer, biomolecule, macromolecule, polypeptide, peptide, collagen
noun
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noun complex molecule
| Español | proteína |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 단백질 danbaekjil |
| 日本語 | 蛋白質 tanpakushitsu, プロテイン purotein |
| 中文 | 蛋白質 /蛋白质 dànbáizhì, 朊 ruǎn |
| हिन्दी | प्रोभूजिन probhūjin, प्रोटीन proṭīn |
| Kiswahili | protini |
| Português | proteína |
| Français | protéine |
| Deutsch | Protein, Eiweiß |
| Italiano | proteina |
| Ελληνικά | πρωτεΐνη proteḯni |
| Română | proteină |
| Русский | бело́к belók, протеи́н proteín |
| Tiếng Việt | protein, prô-tê-in, chất đạm |
| العربية | بْرُوتِين brūtīn |
| עברית | חֶלְבּוֹן ḥelbón |
noun class of food
| Español | proteína |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 단백질 danbaekjil |
| 日本語 | 蛋白質 tanpakushitsu, プロテイン purotein |
| 中文 | 蛋白質 /蛋白质 dànbáizhì |
| हिन्दी | प्रोभूजिन probhūjin |
| Kiswahili | protini |
| Português | proteína |
| Français | protéine |
| Deutsch | Protein, Eiweiß |
| Italiano | proteina |
| Ελληνικά | πρωτεΐνη proteḯni |
| Română | proteină |
| Русский | бело́к belók, протеи́н proteín |
| Tiếng Việt | chất đạm, prôtêin, prô-tê-in |
| العربية | بُرُوتِين borotīn |
| עברית | חֶלְבּוֹן ḥelbón |
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title = {protein},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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