LookItUpprotein
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈproʊtiːn/ · UK /ˈprəʊtiːn/
Forms: proteins
protein means: A substance in foods such as meat and beans that your body needs to grow and repair itself.
noun
A substance in foods such as meat and beans that your body needs to grow and repair itself.
- Eggs contain plenty of protein.
- You can get protein from beans.
- Does this meal provide enough protein?
A large molecule that cells make and use to build body parts and carry out essential tasks.
- Cells make many different proteins.
- This protein carries oxygen through the blood.
- The disease changes how the protein folds.
Questions about protein
What does protein mean?
A substance in foods such as meat and beans that your body needs to grow and repair itself.
What is protein in other languages?
Türkçe: protein · Español: proteína · Français: protéine · Deutsch: Eiweiß · Italiano: proteina · 日本語: タンパク質
How do you pronounce protein?
In American English /ˈproʊtiːn/; in British English /ˈprəʊtiːn/.
How do you use protein in a sentence?
Eggs contain plenty of protein. You can get protein from beans.
Learn protein while you read
LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.
Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad