'Dextronic acid' definitions:

Definition of 'Dextronic acid'

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  • Dextronic \Dex*tron"ic\, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, dextrose; as, dextronic acid. [1913 Webster]
  • Dextronic acid, a sirupy substance obtained by the partial oxidation of various carbohydrates, as dextrose, etc. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'dextronic acid'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]