guanylate
noun/ˈɡwɑːnɪleɪt/ · /ˈɡwɑːnɪlət/
Etymology From guanylic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any salt or ester of guanylic acid; the salts are used as flavour enhancers.
- Derived terms
- calcium guanylate, diguanylate, disodium guanylate, guanylate cyclase, potassium guanylate