proteid

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Definitions of proteid word

noun proteid Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism. 1
noun proteid the plant or animal tissue rich in such molecules, considered as a food source supplying essential amino acids to the body. 1
noun proteid (formerly) a substance thought to be the essential nitrogenous component of all organic bodies. 1
adjective proteid Biochemistry. of the nature of or containing protein. 1
noun proteid a protein 0
adjective proteid relating to proteins 0

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < German Protein < Greek prōte(îos) primary + German -in -in2; replacing proteine < French

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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