Definition of Kojic acid

1. Noun. (organic chemistry) A chelation agent produced by several species of fungus, especially ''Aspergillus oryzae'', and used in the manufacture of saké and in food preservation. ¹

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Medical Definition of Kojic acid

1. 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyranone;an antibiotic product of d-glucose catabolism in some molds; can be converted into flavor enhancers. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kojic Acid

kohls
kohutuhutu
koi
koilocyte
koilocytes
koilocytosis
koilonychia
koilosternia
koine
koines
koinomatter
koinonia
koinonias
kois
koji
kojic acid (current term)
kojis
kok-saghyz
kok-sagyz
kokama
kokanee
kokanees
koken
kokens
koker
kokers
kokoi venom
kokoon
kokoons

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