English Explanatory Dictionary

pyruvate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any salt or ester of pyruvic acid.

Pronunciation

/pʌɪˈɹuː.veɪt/ /paɪˈɹuː.veɪt/

Word forms

pyruvate pyruvates

Etymology

From pyruvic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

Derived words

bromopyruvate enolpyruvate mercaptopyruvate phenylpyruvate phosphoenolpyruvate phosphopyruvate

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