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Pyruvic

Py-ru′vic

,
Adj.
[
Pyro-
+ L.
uva
a grape.]
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid (called also pyroracemic acid) obtained, as a liquid having a pungent odor, by the distillation of racemic acid.

Definition 2024


pyruvic

pyruvic

English

Adjective

pyruvic (not comparable)

  1. (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to pyruvic acid or its derivatives