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casein

/ˈkeɪ.siː.ɪn/

Meanings
noun
A protein present in both milk and in the seeds of leguminous plants

Examples :

"Many vegan cheeses substitute casein, the protein found in cow's milk, with plant-based proteins like those derived from soy. "
food substance biology biochemistry plant seed material science

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proteins noun

/ˈproʊtiːnz/ /ˈproʊˌtiːnz/

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.

"Example Sentence: "Eating meat, beans, and eggs helps you get enough proteins to build and repair your muscles." "

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found verb

/faʊnd/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the ground. "

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cheeses interjection

/ˈtʃiːzɪz/

An exclamation, the use of which is considered blasphemous among some Christians.

"Jesus, that was close!"

Illustration vegan

vegan noun

/ˈviːɡən/

A person who does not eat, drink or otherwise consume any animal products

"My sister is a vegan, so she doesn't eat any meat, eggs, or cheese. "

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plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

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leguminous adjective

/ləˈɡjuːmənəs/ /lɛˈɡjuːmənəs/

Of the Leguminosae family of peas, beans etc

"The farmer planted leguminous crops like soybeans to improve the soil's nitrogen content. "

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present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

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protein noun

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/

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.

"My mother added extra protein to her lunch to help her build muscle. "

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substitute noun

/ˈsʌbstɪtjut/

A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

"The substitute teacher was very good at explaining the difficult math concepts. "

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seeds noun

/siːdz/

A fertilized and ripened ovule, containing an embryonic plant.

"The farmer planted the seeds in the spring, hoping they would grow into strong plants. "

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."