Meaning Of The Word Gluconic acid

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gluconic acid in American English
a crystalline substance, CH2OH(CHOH)4COOH, prepared by the oxidation of glucose and used in food products and pharmaceuticals, for cleaning metals, etc.
noun: a colorless, water-soluble acid, C6H12O7, obtained by the oxidation of glucose, used commercially in a 50-percent solution for cleaning metals

gluconic acid in British English
noun: an acid that occurs naturally in fruit and wine. Formula C6 H12 O7

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