single-cell protein
/ˈsɪŋ
gəlˌsɛl/
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l-sel]
Show IPA –noun | a protein produced or derived from the culture of a single-celled organism, used as a food supplement or substitute. Abbreviation: SCP |
SCP abbr. single-cell protein |
sin·gle-cell protein (sĭng'gəl-sěl') n.
Abbr. SCP A protein extracted from cultured algae, yeasts, or bacteria and used as a substitute for protein-rich foods, especially in animal feeds. |
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