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The correct spelling is protein.
How to pronounce protein
/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/
nounIPA: /ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/
Say it like: Pro-tay-n
The correct spelling is protein. 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.
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Definition
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.(nutrition) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (i.e. meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.
- 3.(nutrition) A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.
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