glutamic acid
Meanings
noun
- 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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Etymology
Calque of German Glutaminsäure.
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