| NOUN | substance | glutamic acid, glutaminic acid | an amino acid occurring in proteins |
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| Meaning | An amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats. | |
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| Synonym | glutaminic acid | |
| Broader | amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid | organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group |
| Spanish | ácido glutámico | |
| Catalan | àcid glutàmic | |
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