aspartic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Formed irregularly from asparagine,[1] possibly an arbitrary formation;[2] see -ic.

Adjective[edit]

aspartic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to aspartic acid or its derivatives

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “aspartame (n.)”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
  2. ^ “aspartic, adj.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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