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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)
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