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Glyceric

Gly-cer′ic

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Adj.
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or derived from, glycerin.
Glyceric acid
(Chem.)
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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.

Definition 2024


glyceric

glyceric

English

Adjective

glyceric (comparative more glyceric, superlative most glyceric)

  1. (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to glycerol
  2. (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to glyceric acid or its derivatives