glutamic acid

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What does glutamic acid mean?

A nonessential amino acid, α-amino-glutaric acid, occurring widely in animal and plant tissues; the salt, monosodium glutamate is used as a flavour-enhancing seasoning.

Where does glutamic acid come from?

Calque of German Glutaminsäure.

How to pronounce glutamic acid

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