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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PYRUVIC ACID

Pyruvic from pyro- + Latin ūva grape.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PYRUVIC ACID

pyruvic acid  [paɪˈruːvɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PYRUVIC ACID

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Pyruvic acid is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PYRUVIC ACID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pyruvic acid

Pyruvic acid is an organic acid, has a carboxylic acid and a ketone functional group, and is the simplest of the alpha-keto acids. The carboxylate anion of pyruvic acid, its Brønsted–Lowry conjugate base, CH3COCOO−, is known as pyruvate, and is a key intersection in several metabolic pathways. Pyruvic acid can be made from glucose through glycolysis, converted back to carbohydrates via gluconeogenesis, or to fatty acids through acetyl-CoA. It can also be used to construct the amino acid alanine and be converted into ethanol. Pyruvic acid supplies energy to living cells through the citric acid cycle when oxygen is present, and alternatively ferments to produce lactic acid when oxygen is lacking.

Definition of pyruvic acid in the English dictionary

The definition of pyruvic acid in the dictionary is a colourless pleasant-smelling liquid formed as an intermediate in the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, helping to release energy to the body; 2-oxopropanoic acid. Formula: CH3COCOOH.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PYRUVIC ACID


agravic
eɪˈɡrævɪk
anticivic
ˌæntɪˈsɪvɪk
atavic
əˈtævɪk
Balto-Slavic
ˈbɔːltəʊˈslɑːvɪk
Bolshevik
ˈbɒlʃɪvɪk
civic
ˈsɪvɪk
Menshevik
ˈmɛnʃɪvɪk
motivic
məʊˈtɪvɪk
Narvik
ˈnɑːvɪk
Pan-Slavic
ˈpænˈslɑːvɪk
pelvic
ˈpɛlvɪk
Slavic
ˈslɑːvɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PYRUVIC ACID

pyroxylic
pyroxylin
pyroxyline
Pyrrha
pyrrhic
Pyrrhic victory
pyrrhicist
Pyrrho
Pyrrhonism
Pyrrhonist
pyrrhotine
pyrrhotite
pyrrhous
pyrrhuloxia
Pyrrhus
pyrrole
pyrrolic
pyrrolidine
pyruvate

WORDS THAT END LIKE PYRUVIC ACID

acetic acid
acid
adipic acid
amino acid
ascorbic acid
carboxylic acid
citric acid
fatty acid
folic acid
gamma-aminobutyric acid
hyaluronic acid
hydrochloric acid
hydroxy acid
lactic acid
lysergic acid
nonessential amino acid
nucleic acid
omega-3 fatty acid
sulfuric acid
trichloroacetic acid
uric acid

Synonyms and antonyms of pyruvic acid in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «pyruvic acid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PYRUVIC ACID

Find out the translation of pyruvic acid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pyruvic acid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pyruvic acid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

丙酮酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ácido pirúvico
570 millions of speakers

English

pyruvic acid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पाइरुविक एसिड
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

حمض البيروفيك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пировиноградной кислоты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ácido pirúvico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাইরুভিক এসিড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

acide pyruvique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Asid piruvat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brenztraubensäure
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ピルビン酸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

피루브산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asam pyruvic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

acid pyruvic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பைருவிக்கு அமிலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्यूरव्हिक ऍसिड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Piruvik asit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acido piruvico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kwas pirogronowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

піровиноградної кислоти
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acid piruvic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυροσταφυλικό οξύ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pirodruiwesuur
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

pyrodruvsyra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pyrodruesyre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pyruvic acid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PYRUVIC ACID»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PYRUVIC ACID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pyruvic acid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PYRUVIC ACID»

Discover the use of pyruvic acid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pyruvic acid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the Human Body
We will continue altering these two three-carbon molecules through several steps until we end up with two pyruvic acid molecules. Our ChH12Ot, glucose becomes two C5H4O5 pyruvic acids. That means that we have some energy available ...
Robert K. Clark, 2005
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Biology: A Functional Approach. Students' Manual
13 Aerobic breakdown of sugar occurs in two main stages: glycolysis (sugar — » pyruvic acid) followed by Krebs' citric acid cycle (also known as the tricarboxylic acid cycle or TCA cycle). Most of the energy for ATP synthesis is derived from ...
M. B. V. Roberts, T. J. King, 1987
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University Botany- Iii : (Plant Taxonomy, Plant Embryology, ...
COOH COOH I Mg*+ I HCO(P) v -2 C-O(P) + H2O l Enolase l CH2OH CH2 2- phosphoglyceric acid phosphoenol pyruvic acid 9. In the last reaction of glycolysis phosphoenol pyruvic acid (PEPA) looses phosphate group along with energy ...
S.M. Reddy, 2004
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Competition Science Vision
Phosphoglyceromutase 3-phosphoglyceric acid > 2-phosphoglyceric acid (ix) In presence of enzyme enolase, 2-phosphoglyceric acid is converted into 2- phosphoenol pyruvic acid. Water molecule is also liberated. Enolase 2- phosphoglyceric ...
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Competition Science Vision
Phosphoglyceromutase 3-phosphoglyceric acid * 2-phosphoglyceric acid (ix) In presence of enzyme enolase, 2-phosphoglyceric acid is converted into 2- phosphoenol pyruvic acid. Water molecule is also liberated. Enolase 2- phosphoglyceric ...
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Plant Cell Biology: From Astronomy to Zoology
Thus, Krebs realized that if Szent-Györgyi made a mistake in the order of the pathway, then during pyruvic acid oxidation, citric acid could be converted all the way to oxaloacetic acid (Krebs and Johnson, 1937; Krebs and Eggleston, 1940a, b; ...
Randy O. Wayne, 2009
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A Guidebook to Biochemistry
CH3 CH3 CHOH + NAD ^ CO + NADH2 (13) COOH COOH lactic acid pyruvic acid This is simply the reverse of the reaction given on p. 130; and, just as in the glycolysis pathway the NADH2 needed to reduce pyruvic acid is derived from an  ...
Michael Yudkin, Robin Offord, 1980
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Perspectives in Biochemistry
pyruvic acid, we say that the triose has been oxidized by the pyruvic acid, and conversely the pyruvic acid has become reduced. Pyruvic acid on reduction yields lactic acid, whereas the triose on oxidation yields pyruvic acid. The process could ...
Hans Neurath, 1989
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Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences
Some bacteria degrade glucose to pyruvic acid by other metabolic pathways. Also, glycerol, fatty acids from lipids, and amino acids from protein digestion may enter the Krebs cycle to produce energy for the cell when necessary (i.e., when ...
Paul G. Engelkirk, Janet L. Duben-Engelkirk, Gwendolyn R. Wilson Burton, 2011
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ADVANCES IN FOOD RESEARCH
The oxidation of this compound by periodate yielded or-ketobutyric acid, pyruvic acid, propionaldehyde, and carbon dioxide. Oxidation by potassium permanganate yielded acetic acid and propionic acid, and when oxidized by chromic acid, ...
B. S. Schweigert, C. O. Chichester, Emil Marcel Mrak, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PYRUVIC ACID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pyruvic acid is used in the context of the following news items.
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What makes Walla Walla onions so special?
Pyruvic acid is the natural chemical in onions that makes you cry. No tears now. This season's Walla Wallas have arrived in markets. Michael Marks is the ... «Santa Cruz Sentinel, Jul 15»
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Pyruvic Acid Industry (CAS 127-17-3) 2020 Forecasts Company …
The report on Global and China Pyruvic Acid (CAS 127-17-3) Industry has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts ... «Digital Journal, Jun 15»
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Hydrothermal Vents Able to Create Simple Organic Molecules …
This lets them combine with water to produce formic acid, acetic acid, methanol and pyruvic acid. Once you have simple carbon-based chemicals such as these, ... «Sci-News.com, Apr 15»
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The onion: A lily by any other name
The strength or pungency of onions is a factor of the concentration of pyruvic acid in an onion bulb and is affected by several environmental factors, notes ... «Kenosha News, Apr 15»
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Spain: New Sweet Baby Onions
The onions are different from any of those available on the market: they are sweet (Brix level 8+, similar to strawberries), with low pyruvic acid content (the one ... «FreshPlaza, Apr 15»
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Tearless Onions: Japanese Scientists Have Developed A Less …
“Scientists knew that an enzyme called alliinase breaks down the chemical PRENCSO to pyruvic acid. They thought that it just spontaneously went from there to ... «The Inquisitr, Apr 15»
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Pyruvic acid market (cas 127-17-3) global & Chinese 2020 forecasts …
The ''Global and Chinese Pyruvic Acid Industry, 2010-2020 Market Research Report'' is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the global ... «WhaTech, Mar 15»
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How Do Cells Manage To Obey The Laws of Physics?
The cell has the material. It just needs the energy. It gets the energy from glucose. Glucose, which we consume at every meal, gets broken down into pyruvic acid ... «io9, Jan 15»
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Biodiesel byproduct rejuvenated into plastic feedstock
Lactic acid is commonly used to produce commodity chemicals like acrylic acid and pyruvic acid. However, polymerising lactic acid can give a biodegradable ... «Royal Society of Chemistry, Dec 14»
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Surprising Facts About America's Sexual Behaviors
13) The human male semen contains over 30 different substances, which includes lactic acid, nitrogen, cholesterol, ascorbic acid, fructose, creatine, pyruvic acid ... «Empowered News, Sep 14»

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