monosodium
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of monosodium
Example Sentences
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Monosodium glutamate, more commonly known as MSG, has been around for more than a century.
From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2021
Monosodium glutamate has gotten a bad rap since 1968, when a medical journal suggested it might cause all kinds of symptoms.
From Slate • Jan. 23, 2018
Monosodium glutamate, the flavor enhancer used by food companies and some Asian restaurants, triggers the umami sensation.
From Slate • Jan. 21, 2015
Before it disappeared, I just made out the words "Monosodium Glutamate: For Aviation Purposes Only" printed on the can.
From Time Magazine Archive
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