monosodium
Single sodium atom prefix
Monosodium describes a chemical compound containing one sodium atom, appearing almost exclusively in monosodium glutamate (MSG), the flavor enhancer used in cooking.
The prefix distinguishes it from compounds with multiple sodium atoms.
Excitatory neural transmitter
- flavor enhancerSubstance improving taste
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
savory · savoriness · processed foods · fast food · taste · ingredient · food additive · snack food
Excitatory neural transmitter
- compoundCombined into one
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- solubleAble to dissolve
- saltSodium chloride compound
ion · molecular · synthesis · water-soluble · powder · granules · chemical formula · fermentation
glutamate
Excitatory neural transmitter
- flavor enhancerSubstance improving taste
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- additiveSubstance mixed in
seasoning · savory · savoriness · processed foods · fast food · taste · ingredient · food additive · snack food · convenience food
glutamate
Excitatory neural transmitter
- compoundCombined into one
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- solubleAble to dissolve
salt · ion · molecular · synthesis · water-soluble · powder · granules · chemical formula · fermentation · hydrolysis
chloride
Negatively charged halogen atom
- phosphatePO₄ ion compound
- bicarbonateAcid-neutralizing salt
- citrateSalt of citrus acid
benzoate · sulfate · carbonate · nitrate · ascorbate · acetate · lactate · hydroxide · alginate · saccharin
- mono- wordsmonochrome, monocle, monogram, monolith, monorail