protein

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Synonyms: protean, proteon, proteid, protei, proteic

Antonyms: protean, proteon, proteid, protei, proteic

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q8054}}{{lb|en|biochemistry|countable}} Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced [[molecule]]s composed of one or more long [[chain]]s of [[amino acid]]s, in which the amino acid groups are held together by [[peptide bond]]s.
2. {{senseid|en|Q21296145}}{{lb|en|nutrition|uncountable}} One of three major classes of [[food]] or source of food [[energy]] (4 [[kcal]]/[[gram]]) abundant in animal-derived foods {{qualifier|meat}} and some vegetables, such as [[legume]]s.
3. {{lb|en|nutrition|countable}} A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.

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