HyperDic: glutamic_acid

English > 1 sense of the expression glutamic acid:
NOUNsubstanceglutamic acid, glutaminic acidan amino acid occurring in proteins
English > glutamic acid: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats.
Synonymglutaminic acid
Broaderamino acid, aminoalkanoic acidorganic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group
Spanishácido glutámico
Catalanàcid glutàmic

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