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English noun: glutamic acid

1. glutamic acid (substance) an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats


Synonymsglutaminic acid


Broader (hypernym)amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid









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