protein

noun
[L10692]

Related

Derived from protéine

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : protein
  • plural : proteins

Senses

  • 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
  • one of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (i.e. meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes