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Protein is a greek word. Its ''πρωτεΐνη'' (proteini).

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What does the Greek word for protein mean?

The greek word for "protein," which is "πρωτεΐνες," directly translates into (and thus "means") "protein."


What is the origin for the word protein?

Ancient Greek.


Protein originates from which German word?

The English word protein (and the German word Protein) is derived from the Greek proteios, meaning primary,


Where does the word protein come from?

The word "protein" is derived from the Greek word "proteios," which means "of prime importance." This reflects the significance of proteins as essential molecules for the structure and function of cells in living organisms.


What original language was the term protein derived?

The term "protein" was derived from the Greek word "proteios," meaning "of primary importance" or "in the lead."


Where did the word protein originate from?

The word was coined by a French Chemist in 1838 and comes from a Greek word 'Proteios' meaning the 'first quality' a substance thought to be essential to life by the Greeks. The modern use is from German 'Protein'. This word passed to the rest of the world from Germany via England in 1907


Who first discovered protein?

Protein was first discovered by Dutch chemist Gerardus Johannes Mulder in 1838. He named the substance "protein" from the Greek word "proteios," meaning "primordial" or "of primary importance."


Did the Ancient Greeks eat octopus?

Yes, the word comes from ancient Greek (eight-footed) and it was a standard source of protein in their diets.


What original language did protein come from?

Greek


What is the latin word for protein?

Protein


What is the Greek word for experience?

The Greek word for experience is εμπειρία (empeiría).


What is the greek word for egg?

the greek word for egg is: avgo