Illustration of soybean
variants
or chiefly British soya bean
: a hairy annual Asian legume (Glycine max) widely grown for its oil-rich proteinaceous seeds and for forage and soil improvement
also
: its seed
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In addition to the type of sunscreen filter, steer clear of formulas that contain pore-clogging oils, like coconut, soybean, and wheat germ oils.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Apr. 2025
Penner said there hasn’t been a crop to hit the market to help with fuel emissions like winter camelina and its relatives, since soybeans, which grows in the summer months and can also be used for sustainable aviation fuel.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2025
Gentile cites recent research showing that proteins from phytoestrogens—whole soy foods such as edamame (soybeans) or tofu—help support muscle and increase the lean mass of older adults.
—Denise Maher, Flow Space, 21 Apr. 2025
However, along with the potential hit to soybean exports, the analyst says that tariffs on China could raise costs for raw materials.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Apr. 2025
Penner said there hasn’t been a crop to hit the market to help with fuel emissions like winter camelina and its relatives, since soybeans, which grows in the summer months and can also be used for sustainable aviation fuel.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2025
Gentile cites recent research showing that proteins from phytoestrogens—whole soy foods such as edamame (soybeans) or tofu—help support muscle and increase the lean mass of older adults.
—Denise Maher, Flow Space, 21 Apr. 2025
However, along with the potential hit to soybean exports, the analyst says that tariffs on China could raise costs for raw materials.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Soybean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soybean. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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soybean
noun
soy·bean
ˈsȯi-ˈbēn 
-ˌbēn
: a hairy annual Asian plant of the legume family widely grown for its edible seeds rich in oil and proteins, as food for livestock, and for soil improvement
also
: its seed
Medical Definition
soybean
noun
soy·bean
ˈsȯi-ˌbēn
variants
also soya bean
: a hairy annual Asian legume (Glycine max) grown for its oil-rich proteinaceous seeds and for forage and soil improvement
also
: its seed
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