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protein

The correct spelling is protein.

How to pronounce protein

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/
noun

IPA: /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. 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. 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. 3.(nutrition) A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.

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