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Noun: pyruvic acid  pI'roo-vik 'a-sid
  1. A colourless acid formed as an important intermediate in metabolism or fermentation
    "Pyruvic acid is a key molecule in several metabolic pathways, including the citric acid cycle"

Derived forms: pyruvic acids

Type of: acid

Encyclopedia: Pyruvic acid