Meaning of the word glutamate in English
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glutamate
US /ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/
UK /ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/
Noun
1.
a salt or ester of glutamic acid, especially one used as a flavor enhancer (e.g., monosodium glutamate)
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Many processed foods contain added glutamate to improve their taste.
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Some people are sensitive to glutamate and may experience adverse reactions.
2.
a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in learning and memory
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Excessive levels of glutamate in the brain can be neurotoxic.
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Glutamate receptors are important for synaptic plasticity.
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