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Meaning of glutamic acid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

uncountable

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Examples

“Near-synonym: E620 (when used as a flavour enhancer)”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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