protein
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English
7 letters
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Definitions
noun
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹˈoʊtˌiːn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural proteins
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
magazinesubmarinegasolinequarantinemarlenejosephinehygieneconstantinedarlenelimousineguillotinearlenenicotinekeroseneaugustinevalentin
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