glutamic acid

[ gloo-tam-ik ]
/ gluˈtæm ɪk /

noun Biochemistry.

an amino acid, HOOCCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH, obtained by hydrolysis from wheat gluten and sugar-beet residues, used commercially chiefly in the form of its sodium salt to intensify the flavor of meat or other food. Abbreviation: Glu; Symbol: E
Also glu·ta·min·ic ac·id [gloo-tuh-min-ik, gloo-] /ˈglu təˈmɪn ɪk, ˌglu-/.

Origin of glutamic acid

First recorded in 1870–75; glut(en) + amic

British Dictionary definitions for glutamic acid

glutamic acid

glutaminic acid (ˌɡluːtəˈmɪnɪk)

/ (ɡluːˈtæmɪk) /

noun

a nonessential amino acid, occurring in proteins, that acts as a neurotransmitter and plays a part in nitrogen metabolism

Medical definitions for glutamic acid

glutamic acid
[ glōō-tămĭk ]

n.

A nonessential amino acid occurring widely in plant and animal tissue and having a salt, monosodium glutamate, that is used as a flavor-intensifying seasoning.

Scientific definitions for glutamic acid

glutamic acid
[ glōō-tămĭk ]

A nonessential amino acid. Chemical formula: C5H9NO4. See more at amino acid.