English Explanatory Dictionary

gluconic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An organic compound, C₆H₁₂O₇, formed by oxidizing the aldehyde functional group of glucose into a carboxylic acid; used as a food additive; any glucosyl derivative of this compound

Word forms

gluconic acid gluconic acids

Synonyms

E574 when used as an acidity regulator

Derived words

stibogluconic acid
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