glutamic acid

[gloo-tam-ik] /gluˈtæm ɪk/

noun, Biochemistry

an amino acid, HOOCCH ₂ CH ₂ CH(NH ₂)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. Symbol: E.

Abbreviation: Glu;

Also, glutaminic acid

[gloo-tuh-min-ik, gloo-] /ˈglu təˈmɪn ɪk, ˌglu-/ (Show IPA).

Origin of glutamic acid

1870-75; glut(en) + amic + acid

British Dictionary definitions for glutamic acid

glutamic acid

/ɡluːˈtæmɪk/

noun

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

glutamic acid in Medicine

glutamic acid glu·tam·ic acid (glōō-tām'ĭk)
n.
Abbr. Glu
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.

glutamic acid in Science

glutamic acid

(gl-tām'ĭk)
A nonessential amino acid. Chemical formula: C₅H₉NO₄. See more at amino acid.