aspartate
aspartate — noun
1. a chemical compound that the body produces from aspartic acid and that is also f
a chemical compound that the body produces from aspartic acid and that is also found in certain foods; it helps generate energy inside cells and is a building block for making proteins
Dr. Okafor ordered a blood test to check Valentina's aspartate after months of low energy.
passive: measured [substance] levels in blood
When Wei asked which foods contain aspartate, the nutritionist mentioned asparagus, avocados, and beans.
collocation: contain aspartate
The biology teacher explained how aspartate helps carry energy through the cell's mitochondria.
Ari bought magnesium aspartate capsules at the health food store near campus.
Henrik's lab report explained how aspartate helps build proteins inside muscle cells.
- aspartic acid
the uncharged amino acid form; 'aspartate' is the negatively charged ion or salt form found in the body at neutral pH
文法句型
aspartate + verb (singular)
types of aspartate
用法筆記
Typically used in scientific, medical, or nutritional contexts. In clinical settings, 'aspartate' often appears as part of the compound term 'aspartate aminotransferase' (AST), a liver enzyme measured in blood tests.