glutamic acid

glu·tam·ic ac·id

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Definitions of glutamic acid words

noun glutamic acid an amino acid, HOOCCH 2 CH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, obtained by hydrolysis from wheat gluten and sugar-beet residues, used commercially chiefly in the form of its sodium salt to intensify the flavor of meat or other food. Symbol: E. Abbreviation: Glu; 1
noun glutamic acid a nonessential amino acid, occurring in proteins, that acts as a neurotransmitter and plays a part in nitrogen metabolism 0
noun glutamic acid a nonessential amino acid, COOH(CH2)2CH(NH2)COOH 0
noun glutamic acid (biochemistry) 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. 0

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; glut(en) + amic

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