Definition

A type of plant grown mainly for its seeds, which are rich in protein and oil, and are used in various food products and animal feed.

Example

Farmers in the Midwest grow a lot of soybean each year for its high nutritional value.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with soybean oil?

Yeah, it's great for stir-frying!

I heard it has a lot of health benefits too, right?

Definitely! It’s packed with protein and good fats.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soybean → The word 'soy' comes from the Japanese 'shoyu' (meaning soy sauce), and 'bean' comes from Old English 'bean' (meaning a type of leguminous plant). The term 'soybean' refers to a type of bean that is used to produce soy sauce and other products.

Memory Tip

Think of 'soy' as the Japanese word for soy sauce and 'bean' as a type of leguminous plant. This helps you remember that a soybean is a type of bean used to make soy sauce.

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