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pro·tein
 protein
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- pronunciation:
- pro
tin
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
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a substance that is made up of nitrogen, carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and possibly other elements. Proteins are found in all living things and are a necessary part of life processes.
Eggs, meat, and beans are good sources of protein.
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| derivation: |
proteinaceous (adj.) |
The word protein
contains the following part:
proto, prot
Greek
root
that means first, original, primitive
  Example words:
- synonyms:
- prim, princ, arch, archi, arche (archae), archeo, (archaeo), -arch, -archy
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