BusinessAugust 15, 2026
monosodium
MON-uh-so-dee-um
Definition
Refers to a specific chemical compound, glutamate, often used as a flavor enhancer in food production.
Etymology
Derived from the chemical nomenclature 'mono-' (one) and 'sodium' (the chemical element). It describes a salt containing one sodium atom.
In the news
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