soybean

• Существительное, обозначающее бобовое растение родом из Азии, выращиваемое ради питательных, богатых маслом семян, которые используются как источник масла, пищи и корма.

A noun referring to a leguminous plant native to Asia, cultivated for its nutritious, oil-rich seeds, which are used as a source of oil, food, and fodder.

1. A2formalculinary

   A small, round, edible bean from the soybean plant, rich in protein and used in many food products.

   Соевый боб

   • Soybeans are a key ingredient in tofu and soy milk.
   • Many vegetarians rely on soybeans as a source of protein.
   • The farmer harvested a large crop of soybeans this year.

   Синонимыsoysoyasoya bean

2. Plant speciesB2formalscientific

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

   Соевые бобы

   • The soybean plant is native to East Asia.
   • Soybean cultivation improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
   • Farmers rotate corn with soybeans to maintain soil health.

   Синонимыsoysoyasoya bean

3. High-protein food sourceB1formalculinary

   The fruit of the soybean plant, known for being highly proteinaceous, used in a variety of foods and as animal feed.

   Высокобелковый источник пищи

   • Soybean meal is a common ingredient in livestock feed.
   • Edamame are immature soybeans often served as a snack.
   • Soybean oil is extracted for cooking and industrial uses.

   Синонимыsoysoyasoya bean