Associations to the word «Pyruvic»

Wiktionary

PYRUVIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to pyruvic acid or its derivatives
PYRUVIC ACID, noun. A colourless liquid; an important intermediate in the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, and in fermentation
PYRUVIC ACID, noun. (chemistry) the simplest aliphatic keto acid, CH3COCOOH

Wise words

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