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Meaning of 'protein' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Protein [ n.]
- A body now known as alkali albumin, but originally considered to be the basis of all albuminous substances, whence its name.

Meaning of 'protein' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . protein [ n]
Meaning (1):
- any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
Example in sentence:
  • a diet high in protein

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