pyruvic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pyruvic
Example Sentences
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A research team from Osaka Metropolitan University that had previously succeeded in synthesizing fumaric acid using bicarbonate and pyruvic acid, and carbon dioxide collected directly from the gas phase as one of the raw materials, has now created a new photosensitizer and developed a new artificial photosynthesis technology, effectively doubling the yield of fumaric acid production compared to the previous method.
From Science Daily
In a previous study, a research team led by Professor Yutaka Amao of the Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis at Osaka Metropolitan University demonstrated the synthesis of fumaric acid from bicarbonate and pyruvic acid, a biomass-derived compound, using solar energy.
From Science Daily
An earlier version of this article misstated the definition of pyruvic acid.
From New York Times
But sweet onions have low levels of pyruvic acid, which makes an onion taste hot and a cook’s eyes tear.
From New York Times
In green, the 2-keto acid pathway produces isobutanol from pyruvic acid.
From Nature
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