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pyruvic acid

Pronunciation: /pʌɪˈruːvɪk/

Definition of pyruvic acid

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a yellowish organic acid which occurs as an intermediate in many metabolic processes, especially glycolysis.
    • A keto acid; chemical formula: CH3COCOOH

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin acidum pyruvicum, from acidum 'acid' + pyruvicum based on pyro- (denoting an acid) + Latin uva 'grape'

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