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ett protein

protein

Ett ämne i mat och i kroppen som hjälper till att bygga upp muskler och andra delar av kroppen.

Definition & meaning

Protein means protein: a substance made of amino acids that is essential for building and maintaining cells and tissues. The word can refer to protein as a nutrient or to an individual protein molecule.

Grammar & Word origin

Protein is an ett-word:

  • Singular: protein, proteinet
  • Plural: proteiner, proteinerna

The word comes from Greek prōteios, meaning “primary” or “of the first rank,” via international scientific terminology.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • äggviteämne is an older or more technical synonym for a protein.
  • There is no direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • proteinrik mat — protein-rich food
  • animaliskt protein — animal protein
  • vegetabiliskt protein — plant protein

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Examples

Ägg har mycket protein.noun

Eggs have a lot of protein.

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