MSG

monosodium glutamate.

Definition for msg (2 of 3)

monosodium glutamate

noun Chemistry.

a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder, C5H8NNaO4⋅H2O, used to intensify the flavor of foods.

Compare glutamic acid.

Origin of monosodium glutamate

First recorded in 1925–30

Also called MSG, sodium glutamate.

Definition for msg (3 of 3)

msg.

message.

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Examples from the Web for msg

As head of MSG and Cablevision, Dolan is well versed in all the various interests of AMM-MSG, save one: publishing.
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A Wall Street source who has negotiated deals for the Dolans adds, "It's only logical for MSG to go after the team."
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That's especially true given that MSG has committed around $850 million to renovate the Garden.
Are the Yankees for Sale?|Peter Lauria|July 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"This is a hypothetical situation and, as a matter of policy, we don't comment on hypotheticals," says an MSG representative.
Are the Yankees for Sale?|Peter Lauria|July 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Together we grimly ingested dishes of MSG with bean sprouts on the side.
The Capital Goes Nuts|Simon Schama|November 6, 2008|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for msg (1 of 2)

MSG

abbreviation for

monosodium glutamate

British Dictionary definitions for msg (2 of 2)

monosodium glutamate

/ (ˌmɒnəʊˈsəʊdɪəm) /

noun

a white crystalline substance, the sodium salt of glutamic acid, that has little flavour itself but enhances the flavour of proteins either by increasing the amount of saliva produced in the mouth or by stimulating the taste buds: used as a food additive, esp in Chinese foods. Formula: NaC 5 H 8 O 4Also called: sodium glutamate Abbreviation: MSG

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Medicine definitions for msg (1 of 2)

MSG

abbr.

monosodium glutamate

Medicine definitions for msg (2 of 2)

monosodium glutamate

[ mŏn′ə-sō′dē-əm ]

n.

A white odorless crystalline compound that is a salt of glutamic acid; it is used as a flavor enhancer in foods, an application that may cause Chinese restaurant syndrome in sensitive people, and used intravenously as an adjunct in treating encephalopathies associated with liver disease.

Science definitions for msg (1 of 2)

MSG

Abbreviation of monosodium glutamate

Science definitions for msg (2 of 2)

monosodium glutamate

[ mŏn′ə-sō′dē-əm glōō′tə-māt′ ]

A white, crystalline salt used to flavor food, especially in China and Japan. It occurs naturally in tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and seaweed. Chemical formula: C5H8NNaO4.