glutamic acid

[ gloo-tam-ik ]

nounBiochemistry.
  1. an amino acid, HOOCCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH, obtained by hydrolysis from wheat gluten and sugar-beet residues, used commercially chiefly in the form of its sodium salt to intensify the flavor of meat or other food. Abbreviation: Glu; Symbol: E

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Origin of glutamic acid

1
First recorded in 1870–75; glut(en) + amic
  • Also glu·ta·min·ic ac·id [gloo-tuh-min-ik, gloo-]. /ˈglu təˈmɪn ɪk, ˌglu-/.

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British Dictionary definitions for glutamic acid

glutamic acid

glutaminic acid (ˌɡluːtəˈmɪnɪk)

/ (ɡluːˈtæmɪk) /


noun
  1. a nonessential amino acid, occurring in proteins, that acts as a neurotransmitter and plays a part in nitrogen metabolism

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Scientific definitions for glutamic acid

glutamic acid

[ glōō-tămĭk ]


  1. A nonessential amino acid. Chemical formula: C5H9NO4. See more at amino acid.

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