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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