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u·ma·mi (ōō-mä'mē)  n. A taste that is characteristic of monosodium glutamate and is associated with meats and other high-protein foods. It is sometimes considered to be a fifth basic taste along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. [Japanese.] |
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Main Entry: uma·mi
Pronunciation: ü-'mä-mE
Function: noun
: a taste sensation that is meaty or savory and is produced by several amino acidsand nucleotides (as aspartate, inosinate, and glutamate) —umami adjective
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