protein
Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more…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.
» Are eggs a good source of protein?
Являются ли яйца хорошим источником белка?
Meaning
3 senses(countable)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.
Protein, Eiweiß
бело́кbelók, протеи́нproteín
біло́кbilók, протеї́нprotejín
(uncountable)One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.
Protein, Eiweiß
бело́кbelók, протеи́нproteín
(countable)A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.
- 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
Examples
114 sentencesAre eggs a good source of protein?
ruЯвляются ли яйца хорошим источником белка?
What are some good sources of protein?
ruКакие есть хорошие источники белка?
deWas sind ein paar gute Eiweißquellen?
We eat a diet high in protein.
ruМы на диете с высоким содержанием белка.
Meat and eggs have a lot of protein.
Tom is on a low-fat, high-protein diet.
deTom macht eine fettarme, eiweißreiche Diät.
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Origin
From proto- + -ein. Suggested by Jöns Jacob Berzelius in a letter to Gerardus Johannes MulFrom proto- + -ein. Suggested by Jöns Jacob Berzelius in a letter to Gerardus Johannes Mulder, from French protéine and German Protein, both coined based on Ancient Greek πρωτεῖος (prōteîos, “primary”), from πρῶτος (prôtos, “first”).
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