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Gluconic

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Glu`con´ic
a.1.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.


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