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Noun: glutamic acid
  1. An amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavour of meats
    - glutaminic acid

Derived forms: glutamic acids

Type of: amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid

Encyclopedia: Glutamic acid

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