Soybean (Noun)
Meaning 1
A source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Soybeans are a significant source of oil for human consumption and industrial applications.
- Farmers often plant soybeans as a rotational crop to improve soil health and provide forage for livestock.
- The soybean industry has expanded globally to meet the growing demand for soy oil, soy milk, and other soy-based products.
- In many Asian countries, soybeans are a staple food source, used to make a variety of dishes such as tofu, tempeh, and miso.
- Soybeans are also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and increase the nutrient content of the soil.
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Meaning 2
Erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
The most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein).
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.