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tanpaku
noun

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[たん(蛋)·ぱく(白)]
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English Meaning(s) for たんぱく

noun
  1. protein
  2. egg white; albumen; albumin
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Definition and Synonyms for たんぱく

Protein any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells
Synonyms: たんぱく, プロテイン, タンパク質
Protein consist of polymers of amino acids
Synonyms: たんぱく, プロテイン, タンパク質
Protein essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues
Synonyms: たんぱく, プロテイン, タンパク質
Protein can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
Synonyms: たんぱく, プロテイン, タンパク質

Categories たんぱく is a member of

Supermolecule any very large complex molecule
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