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lectin

Noun CEFR B1
ˈlɛktɪn

Definitions

Any of a class of proteins that bind specific carbohydrates.

Equivalents

Françaislectine
DeutschLektin
Русскийлекти́н

Examples

“The result⟳ proved less about the safety of genetic engineering than it did about the safety of lectins – known animal poisons.”
“Soybeans are another excellent source of plant⟳ proteins but they are also on the list of high lectin foods. They are very important to vegans and vegetarians as they make⟳ it easy for them to get⟳ adequate proteins in their diet.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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