Soybean: meaning, definitions and examples

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soybean

 

[ หˆsษ”ษชหŒbiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crops agriculture

The soybean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely cultivated for its edible beans. These beans are high in protein and oil, making them a crucial crop worldwide. Soybeans are used in various products, including tofu, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. They are also prominent in animal feed and are a vital part of many agricultural systems. The cultivation of soybeans has significant economic and environmental impacts, contributing to farming practices and biodiversity.

Synonyms

Glycine max, soja.

Examples of usage

  • Farmers grow soybean as a primary crop.
  • The market for soybean oil is expanding rapidly.
  • Tofu is made from processed soybean.
  • Soybean protein is a common ingredient in many vegetarian products.

Translations

Translations of the word "soybean" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคฏเคพเคฌเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sojabohne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kedelai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ soja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง่ฑ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soja

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soya fasulyesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆู„ ุงู„ุตูˆูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรณja

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรณja

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง่ฑ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ soja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soja

Etymology

The word 'soybean' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the compound 'soy' and 'bean.' The term 'soy' itself comes from the Japanese word 'shoyu,' which refers to fermented soy sauce. The cultivation of soybeans dates back thousands of years, with evidence of domestication found in ancient China. Over time, soybeans spread to other countries, including Korea and Japan. The sheer versatility of the soybean made it a staple crop and led to its introduction to the Americas in the 18th century. As its popularity grew, various processing methods developed, allowing soybeans to be used in a multitude of food products, which further solidified its place in global agriculture.