glyceric acid

noun gly·cer·ic acid \gli-ˈser-ik-\

Definition of GLYCERIC ACID

: a syrupy acid C₃H₆O₄ obtainable by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde

International Scientific Vocabulary, from glycerin

First Known Use: 1838

Medical Dictionary

noun gly·cer·ic acid \glis-ˌer-ik-\

: a syrupy acid C₃H₆O₄ obtainable by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde

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