proteins
nounHow many syllables in proteins?
There are 2 syllables in the word proteins.How to pronounce proteins:
Definition of proteins:
- proteins (noun):
- any of various naturally occurring extremely complex substances that consist of amino-acid residues joined by peptide bonds, contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, usually sulfur, and occasionally other elements (such as phosphorus or iron), and include many essential biological compounds (such as enzymes, hormones, or antibodies)
Synonyms for proteins:
protein
Antonyms for proteins:
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