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monosodium glutamate
noun [U] /ˌmɒn.əˌsəʊ.di.əmˈɡluː.tə.meɪt/
/ˌmɑː.nəˌsoʊ.di.əmˈɡluː.t̬ə-/ (abbreviation MSG)Definition
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Synonyms and related words:
- additive noun
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- baking soda noun
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