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GLUCONIC
Etymology
Adjective
gluconic (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to gluconic acid or its derivatives
Source: Wiktionary
Glu*con"ic, a.
Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, glucose. Gluconic acid (Chem.), an organic acid, obtained as a colorless, sirupy liquid, by the oxidation of glucose; -- called also maltonic acid, and dextronic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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