Meaning & use
monosodium
Containing a single sodium atom or ion per molecule of a compound.
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Monosodium glutamate is widely used as a flavor enhancer in many savory foods.
The label listed monosodium phosphate among the product's minor ingredients.
A note on using this word
Monosodium almost always appears as part of a longer chemical name, most commonly monosodium glutamate.
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