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How to pronounce “protein

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Pronunciation guide for protein

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of protein with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Breakthrough Thinking: The Net and The ButterflyThe protein folds.
Definition summary
(biochemistry, 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.

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How to pronounce protein

Breakthrough Thinking: The Net and The Butterfly

The protein folds.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “protein

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (biochemistry, 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.
  • (nutrition, 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.
  • (nutrition, countable) A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.

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