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Meaning of hippuric acid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A benzoyl derivative of glycine; it occurs in urine, especially that of herbivores. Its potential as a biomarker in humans is being studied.

uncountable

Equivalents

日本語馬尿酸

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

hippuricase hippurid hippuristanol hippuristanolide hippurite hippus