glyceric acid

American

noun

a colorless, syrupy liquid, C 3 H 6 O 4 , obtained by oxidizing glycerol.

glyceric acid British

noun

a viscous liquid carboxylic acid produced by the oxidation of glycerol; 2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid. Formula: C 3 H 6 O 4

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Etymology

Origin of glyceric acid

First recorded in 1860–65

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