[1850–55; pyruv(icacid) + -ate2]This word is first recorded in the period 1850–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: boneyard, clear-cut, cloakroom, headhunting, segue
Examples of 'pyruvate' in a sentence
pyruvate
The technique involves injecting chemical pyruvate, which is used as energy by rogue cells.