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isoleucine

/ˌaɪ.səˈluː.siːn/

Meanings
noun
An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with leucine, found in most animal proteins.

Examples :

"To ensure proper muscle recovery after a workout, athletes often consume protein shakes that contain isoleucine and other essential amino acids. "
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Related Words

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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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proper noun

/ˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

Something set apart for a special use.

"The school's library is the proper for quiet study. "

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essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

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consume verb

/kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsuːm/

To use up.

"The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour."

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athletes noun

/ˈæθliːts/ /ˈæθləts/

A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.

"The school's track and field team has many dedicated athletes. "

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recovery noun

/ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/

The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.

"After the fire, the family's recovery of their belongings took several weeks. "

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ensure verb

/ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My teacher ensured me that I would pass the test if I studied hard. "

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workout noun

/ˈwəːk.aʊt/ /ˈwɚk.aʊt/

An exercise session; a period of physical exercise.

"After school, I had a short workout at the park. "

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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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contain verb

/kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.

"The box contains several important documents. "

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animal noun

/ˈænɪməl/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

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leucine noun

/ˈluːsiːn/ /ˈljuːsiːn/

An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.

"To ensure he gets enough leucine, which is important for his growth, the doctor recommended a diet rich in protein for the young boy. "