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pyruvic

py·ru·vic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahy-roo-vik, pi-]
    • /paɪˈru vɪk, pɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahy-roo-vik, pi-]
    • /paɪˈru vɪk, pɪ-/

Definition of pyruvic word

  • adjective pyruvic of or derived from pyruvic acid. 1

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Origin of pyruvic

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; pyr- + Latin ūv(a) grape + -ic

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Parts of speech for Pyruvic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pyruvic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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