py·ru·vic acid (p -r  v k, p-)n. A colorless organic liquid, CH3COCOOH, formed as an intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism and fermentation and as an end product in glycolysis. |
va, grape (from its being produced by the dry distillation of racemic acid, originally derived from grapes) + pyruvic acid [paɪˈruːvɪk]
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(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) 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: CH3COCOOH
[pyruvic from pyro- + Latin ūva grape]
| pyruvic acid (p-rvk) 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: C3H4O3. |
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| Noun | 1. | pyruvic acid - a colorless acid formed as an important intermediate in metabolism or fermentation acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt |
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