| English noun: MSG | |||
| 1. | MSG (food) white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking | ||
| Samples | Food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as `artificial flavors' in ingredient lists. | ||
| Synonyms | monosodium glutamate | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning | ||