sac·char·ic acid

(sə-kăr′ĭk)

A white crystalline dicarboxylic acid, C₆H₁₀O₈, formed by the oxidation of glucose, sucrose, or starch.

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saccharic acid

(sæˈkærɪk)

(Elements & Compounds) a white soluble solid dicarboxylic acid obtained by the oxidation of cane sugar or starch; 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-hexanedioic acid. Formula: COOH(CHOH)4COOH

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saccharic acid - a white dicarboxylic acid formed from oxidation of sugar or starch

carboxylic acid - an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups

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