pyruvic acid

py·ru·vic acid | \ pī-ˈrü-vik-

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Definition of pyruvic acid

: a 3-carbon acid C₃H₄O₃ that in carbohydrate metabolism is an important intermediate product formed especially during glycolysis

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Recent Examples on the Web For example, carbonaceous chondrites—some of the oldest rocks in the solar system—were recently found to harbor pyruvic acid, which is essential for metabolism. — David W. Brown, Smithsonian, "Searching for the Key to Life’s Beginnings," 2 July 2018

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“Pyruvic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyruvic%20acid. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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