phenylpyruvate en · NOUN
Etymology
From phenyl + pyruvate.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An intermediate in the biosynthesis of phenylalanine, formed by the decarboxylation of prephenate with loss of hydroxyl.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phenylpyruvates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |