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pyruvic acid
noun
a water-soluble liquid, C 3 H 4 O 3 , important in many metabolic and fermentative processes, having an odor resembling that of acetic acid, prepared by the dehydration of tartaric acid: used chiefly in biochemical research.
pyruvic acid
/ 貹ɪˈːɪ /
noun
a colourless pleasant-smelling liquid formed as an intermediate in the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, helping to release energy to the body; 2-oxopropanoic acid. Formula: CH 3 COCOOH
pyruvic acid
A colorless organic liquid formed by the breakdown of carbohydrates and sugars during cell metabolism. It is the final product of glycolysis and is converted into acetyl coenzyme A, which is required for the Krebs cycle. It is also used in the body to synthesize the amino acid alanine. Chemical formula: C 3 H 4 O 3 .
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pyruvic acid1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pyruvic acid1
Example Sentences
An earlier version of this article misstated the definition of pyruvic acid.
But sweet onions have low levels of pyruvic acid, which makes an onion taste hot and a cook’s eyes tear.
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