glutamic acid
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- 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
glutaminic acid (ˌɡluːtəˈmɪnɪk)
/ (ɡluːˈtæmɪk) /
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
[ glōō-tăm′ĭk ]
A nonessential amino acid. Chemical formula: C5H9NO4. See more at amino acid.
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