protein in Finnish
protein in Finnish is proteiini, valkuaisaine, valkuainen — protein means a large biological molecule made of chains of amino acids, essential to the structure and function of living cells.
protein in Finnish
proteiini
(biochemistry, countable) 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.
valkuaisaine
(biochemistry, countable) 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.
proteiini
(nutrition, uncountable) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.
valkuaisaine
(nutrition, uncountable) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.
valkuainen
(nutrition, uncountable) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.
What does "protein" mean?
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noun A large biological molecule made of chains of amino acids, essential to the structure and function of living cells.
"Muscles are largely built from protein."
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noun Food that is a major source of this nutrient, especially meat, fish, eggs, or legumes.
"Try to include some protein with every meal."
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protein in a sentence
- Muscles are largely built from protein.
- The enzyme is a protein that speeds up digestion.
- Try to include some protein with every meal.
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What is "protein" in Finnish?
"protein" in Finnish is proteiini, valkuaisaine, valkuainen. protein means: A large biological molecule made of chains of amino acids, essential to the structure and function of living cells.
How do you use "protein" in a sentence?
Example: "Muscles are largely built from protein." In Finnish, "protein" is proteiini, valkuaisaine, valkuainen.
Are there other ways to say "protein" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "protein": proteiini, valkuaisaine, valkuainen.
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