'Glyceric acid' definitions:
Definition of 'glyceric acid'
(from WordNet)
noun
A syrupy acid obtained by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde
Definition of 'Glyceric acid'
From: GCIDE
- Glyceric \Gly*cer"ic\, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, glycerin. [1913 Webster]
- Glyceric acid (Chem.), an organic acid, obtained by the partial oxidation of glycerin, as a thick liquid. It is a hydroxyl derivative of propionic acid, and has both acid and alcoholic properties. [1913 Webster]