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proteina large molecule composed of amino acids that is essential for the structure and function of living organisms

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a large molecule composed of amino acids that is essential for the structure and function of living organisms

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈproʊtiːn/

Korean meaning: 아미노산으로 구성된 대분자로 생물체의 구조와 기능에 필수적인 물질, 단백질

Korean pronunciation: **프로**틴

Example Sentences

  • My gym buddy drinks so much protein shake that I suspect he's turning into a walking chicken breast.
  • Fish is an excellent source of protein for brain development.
  • The scientist discovered a new protein that makes people sing off-key when they're hungry.

protein

NOUN

//ˈproʊtiːn//

a large molecule composed of amino acids that is essential for the structure and function of living organisms

protein concept
💡 Concept

An athlete consumes protein-rich foods to build strong muscles

protein rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Protein from the machine fuels every routine!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈproʊtiːn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprəʊtiːn/

🌳Etymology

Rootprote-
Suffix--in

Origin

그리스어 'proteios(최초의, 주요한)'에서 유래했습니다. 독일의 화학자가 생명체의 가장 중요한 물질이라는 의미로 명명했죠.

🎵Rhyme

routinemarinemachine
routine
marine
machine

🔗Collocations

protein intake
lean protein
protein deficiency
complete protein
protein synthesis
high-protein diet

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My gym buddy drinks so much protein shake that I suspect he's turning into a walking chicken breast.

Fish is an excellent source of protein for brain development.

😄 Fun example

The scientist discovered a new protein that makes people sing off-key when they're hungry.

Plant-based proteins are becoming increasingly popular among health-conscious consumers.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

polypeptideamino acid chainmacromolecule

Antonyms

carbohydratelipid

Related

enzymenutritionmetabolismmuscleamino acid

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