soy

Meanings

• noun

  A type of edible bean that is native to East Asia and is a significant source of protein for many Asian diets.

  - "Soy milk is a popular alternative to cow's milk."
  - "Tofu is made from soybeans and is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine."

• noun

  A oil extracted from soybeans, used in cooking and as an industrial lubricant.

  - "Soy oil is rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats."
  - "Soybean oil is commonly used in the production of biodiesel."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɔɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5048913"

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Synonyms

soy sauce

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with soy
toy , joy , boy

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Variants

List of all variants of soy that leads to same result
soy , soya , soyas , soys , soy sauce , soya sauce , soy milk , soy milks

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Etymology

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The word 'soy' comes from the Chinese word 'soya', which means 'so'. It refers to the fact that the soybean is soaked in water to make it edible.

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Trivia

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1. Soybeans are the most widely consumed source of protein in the world.

2. Soy milk was first introduced to the Western world in the late 19th century.

3. Tofu was originally developed as a way to preserve soybeans during long sea voyages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Soybean: The soybean is a legume that is native to East Asia. It is a significant source of protein and is used to make a variety of foods including tofu, tempeh, and soy sauce.

2. Soy sauce: Soy sauce is a condiment made from fermented soybeans and roasted grain, used as a seasoning in Chinese, Japanese, and other East Asian cuisines.

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Culture

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Soy has been a staple food in East Asian cultures for thousands of years. It is used to make a variety of foods including tofu, tempeh, and soy sauce. In Chinese and Japanese art, soybeans are often depicted as symbols of prosperity and longevity.

How to Memorize "soy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bowl of miso soup with tofu floating on top. Imagine the soybeans being soaked and then ground into a paste to make soy sauce.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'soy' with the idea of a versatile and nutritious food source that has been a staple in Asian cultures for thousands of years.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym S-O-Y: S for soybeans, O for oil, and Y for yummy!

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