oxaloacetic acid
One of the constituents of the citric acid cycle, formed by the oxidation of malic…One of the constituents of the citric acid cycle, formed by the oxidation of malic acid and via the transamination of aspartic acid; an intermediate in the synthesis of amino acids and the metabolism of carbohydrates
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)One of the constituents of the citric acid cycle, formed by the oxidation of malic acid and via the transamination of aspartic acid; an intermediate in the synthesis of amino acids and the metabolism of carbohydrates
an acid formed by oxidation of maleic acid (as in metabolism of fats and carbohydrates)
(uncountable)A colourless crystalline organic carboxylic acid, butan-2-one-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, COOH.CH₂.CO.COOH
Origin
From oxalo- + acetic acid.From oxalo- + acetic acid.
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- an acid formed by oxidation of maleic acid (as in metabolism of fats and carbohydrates):oxalacetic acid
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable