Gluconic \Glu*con"ic\, a. Pertaining to, or derived from, glucose. [1913 Webster] {Gluconic acid} (Chem.), an organic acid, obtained as a colorless, sirupy liquid, by the oxidation of glucose; -- called also {maltonic acid}, and {dextronic acid}. [1913 Webster]
Maltonic \Mal*ton"ic\, a. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, maltose; specif., designating an acid called also {gluconic} or {dextronic} acid. See {Gluconic}. [1913 Webster]