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monosodium

American  
[mon-uh-soh-dee-uhm] / ˌmɒn əˈsoʊ di əm /

adjective

Chemistry.
  1. containing one atom of sodium.


Etymology

Origin of monosodium

First recorded in 1855–60; mono- + sodium

Example Sentences

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Aijinomoto is best known as the pioneer of monosodium glutamate seasoning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Other ingredients include salt, monosodium glutamate, cornstarch and beta carotene for color.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Examples that can be found around us include various amino acids, including monosodium glutamate, food proteins, enzymes, flavoring compounds, food colorings, and bioactive substances.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2024

With his newfound knowledge, Ikeda went on to found the company Ajinomoto and started mass producing the food additive monosodium glutamate or MSG.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2023

Thus the following compounds of sodium are known: NaH2PO4 monosodium hydrogen phosphate.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William