protein
pro·tein
noun, often attributive \ˈprō-ˌtēn also ˈprō-tē-ən\Definition of PROTEIN
1
: any of various naturally occurring extremely complex substances that consist of amino-acid residues joined by peptide bonds, contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, usually sulfur, and occasionally other elements (as phosphorus or iron), and include many essential biological compounds (as enzymes, hormones, or antibodies)
2
: the total nitrogenous material in plant or animal substances
Examples of PROTEIN
- You need more protein in your diet.
- These foods are an excellent source of protein.
- These foods have all of the essential proteins.
Origin of PROTEIN
French protéine, from Late Greek prōteios primary, from Greek prōtos first — more at prot-
First Known Use: circa 1844
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