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soja

/ˈsɔɪ.ə/

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noun

/ˈsɔɪ.ə/B1formalscientific
  • ruПрямостоячее кустистое однолетнее травянистое растение с тройчатыми листьями и цветками от пурпурного до розового цвета, широко культивируемое ради питательных маслянистых семян, используемых в пищу, на корм скоту и для улучшения почвы.

An erect bushy annual herb with trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers, extensively cultivated for its nutritious oil-rich seeds, used for food, forage, and soil improvement.

  1. Soybean plantB2formal

    An erect bushy annual herb with hairy stems, trifoliate leaves, and purple to pink flowers, cultivated for its nutritious oil-rich seeds.

    ruСоя

    • The soja plant is widely grown in Asia for its seeds.
    • Farmers rotate crops with soja to improve soil fertility.
    • The soja's flowers range from purple to pink.

    Synonymssoysoyasoya beansoybean

  2. Soybean seedB2formal

    The edible seed of the soja plant, rich in protein and oil, used for food and forage.

    ruСоевые бобы

    • Soja is processed into tofu, soy milk, and oil.
    • The seeds of soja are a major source of protein.
    • Many vegetarian dishes use soja as a meat substitute.

    Synonymssoysoyasoya beansoybean