MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

White crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking

Example:

food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as 'artificial flavors' in ingredient lists

Synonyms:

monosodium glutamate; MSG

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Hypernyms ("monosodium glutamate" is a kind of...):

flavorer; flavoring; flavourer; flavouring; seasoner; seasoning (something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts)

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