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aminoadipic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any amino derivative of adipic acid, but especially α-aminoadipic acid that is an intermediate in the metabolism of lysine

Word forms

aminoadipic acid aminoadipic acids

Etymology

From amino- + adipic acid.

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