(organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from glutamic acid

(chemistry) Any salt or ester of glutamic acid.

plural of glutamate

Modified by the addition of glutamic acid or a glutamate

(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Reaction with, or metabolism of glutamate

(biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid, α-amino-glutaric acid, occurring widely in animal and plant tissues; the salt, monosodium glutamate is used as a flavour-enhancing seasoning.

(chemistry) The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.

Synonym of monosodium glutamate / A glutamate containing sodium.

plural of sodium glutamate

alternative form of E624.