saccharic acid

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sac·char·ic acid (s

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A white crystalline acid, COOH(CHOH)₄COOH, formed by the oxidation of glucose, sucrose, or starch.

saccharic acid [sæˈkærɪk]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white soluble solid dicarboxylic acid obtained by the oxidation of cane sugar or starch; 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioic 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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