glutamic acid

glu·ta·mi·cacid

uncommon

noun

an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats

Synonyms

glutamic acid
glutaminic acid

Related words

Broader terms

amino acid

Grammar

noun
singular	glutamic acid
plural	glutamic acids

Nearby words

glumly glumness gluon glut glutamate glutamic oxalacetic transaminase glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase glutamine glutaminic acid glutathione peroxidase

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