glutamic acid

noun

Meaning

A nonessential amino acid, α-amino-glutaric acid, occurring widely in animal and plant tissues; the salt, monosodium glutamate is used as a flavour-enhancing seasoning.

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Related words

glutaminic acid(English)glutamate(English)polyglutamic acid(English)carboxyglutamate(English)carboxyglutamic acid(English)aspartic acid(English)glutamine(English)aminoacetic acid(English)

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