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protein-rich

intermediateB1

/ˈproʊ.tin.rɪʧ/ · pro-tein-rich

containing a large amount of protein.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

containing a large amount of protein.

وہ خوراک جو پروٹین کی بڑی مقدار پر مشتمل ہو۔

پروٹین سے بھرپور

protein say bharpoor

Synonyms

high-proteinnutrient-richprotein-packedپروٹین بھرپورمغذیغذائیت سے بھرپور

Antonyms

protein-poorlow-proteinپروٹین کی کمیکم پروٹین

Common Collocations

  • protein-rich diet
  • protein-rich foods
  • protein-rich snacks

Example Sentences

Eggs are considered a protein-rich food.

انڈے کو پروٹین سے بھرپور غذا سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

Anday ko protein say bharpoor ghiza samjha jata hai.

A protein-rich diet helps in muscle building.

پروٹین سے بھرپور غذا پٹھوں کی تعمیر میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Protein say bharpoor ghiza pathon ki tameer mein madad deti hai.

Many athletes prefer protein-rich snacks after workouts.

بہت سے کھلاڑی ورزش کے بعد پروٹین سے بھرپور ناشتہ پسند کرتے ہیں۔

Bahut se khilari warzish ke baad protein say bharpoor nashta pasand karte hain.

Easily Confused With

proteinaceous:While both terms refer to protein, 'protein-rich' emphasizes abundance in food, whereas 'proteinaceous' describes something containing protein in general.

Word Family

protein
nounپروٹین

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of foods like meat and beans that are rich in protein.

Envision a plate full of eggs and chicken, symbolizing protein-rich foods.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "protein" — a substance essential for the growth and maintenance of body tissues

First known use: 20th century

The term 'protein' was coined in the early 19th century from the Greek word 'proteios', meaning 'primary' or 'of the first rank'. The concept of protein-rich foods has been emphasized in dietary science.