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monosodium

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[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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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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