glyceric acid


noun

a colorless, syrupy liquid, C3H6O4, obtained by oxidizing glycerol.

Origin of glyceric acid

First recorded in 1860–65

British Dictionary definitions for glyceric acid

glyceric acid

noun

a viscous liquid carboxylic acid produced by the oxidation of glycerol; 2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid. Formula: C 3 H 6 O 4

Medical definitions for glyceric acid

glyceric acid
[ glĭ-sĕrĭk ]

n.

A colorless syrupy acid obtained from oxidation of glycerol.