methylglyoxal

noun

meth·yl·gly·ox·al | \-glī-ˈäk-sal

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Medical Definition of methylglyoxal

: a yellow pungent volatile oil C₃H₄O₂ that polymerizes readily and is formed as an intermediate in the metabolism or fermentation of carbohydrates and lactic acid

— called also pyruvaldehyde

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Dictionary Entries near methylglyoxal

methylenedioxypyrovalerone

methylergonovine

methylglucamine

methylhexaneamine

methyl isocyanate

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