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How to say: proteins
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Proteins
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proteins
US accent
/pɹˈoʊtiːnz/
UK accent
/pɹˈəʊtiːnz/
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Definition
Definition — 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
e.g. “a diet high in protein”