Definitions for pyruvatepaɪˈru veɪt, pɪ-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pyr•u•vatepaɪˈru veɪt, pɪ-(n.)
an ester or salt of pyruvic acid.
Category: Biochemistry, Chemistry
Origin of pyruvate:
1850–55; pyruv (icacid ) + -ate2
Wiktionary
pyruvate(Noun)
Any salt or ester of pyruvic acid.
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