aminoadipic acid

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English

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Etymology

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From amino- +‎ adipic acid.

Noun

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aminoadipic acid (plural aminoadipic acids)

  1. (organic chemistry, biochemistry) Any amino derivative of adipic acid, but especially α-aminoadipic acid that is an intermediate in the metabolism of lysine