monosodium
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monosodium (uncountable)
(chemistry, in combination) one atom of sodium in a compound
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The outlet was closed on September 13, 1995 by local authorities, who claimed the company used illegally high amounts of monosodium glutamate (MSG) in its food.
In the second half of the 20th century, monosodium methyl arsenate (MSMA) and disodium methyl arsenate (DSMA) – less toxic organic forms of arsenic – have replaced lead arsenate in agriculture.
Monosodium glutamate is a flavour enhancer used in many processed food.