dextronic acid

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Gluconic \Glu*con"ic\, a.
   Pertaining to, or derived from, glucose.
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   {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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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Dextronic \Dex*tron"ic\, a. (Chem.)
   Pertaining to, or derived from, dextrose; as, dextronic acid.
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   {Dextronic acid}, a sirupy substance obtained by the partial
      oxidation of various carbohydrates, as dextrose, etc.
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