glyceric acid

noun

a colorless, syrupy liquid, C3H6O4, obtained by oxidizing glycerol.

Origin of glyceric acid

First recorded in 1860–65

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British Dictionary definitions for glyceric acid

glyceric acid

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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glyceric acid in Medicine

glyceric acid

[glĭ-sĕr′ĭk]

n.

A colorless syrupy acid obtained from oxidation of glycerol.