gluconic acid

glu·con·ic ac·id

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gloo-kon-ik]
- /gluˈkɒn ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gloo-kon-ik]
- /gluˈkɒn ɪk/

Definitions of gluconic acid words

noun gluconic acid a colorless, water-soluble acid, C 6 H 12 O 7 , obtained by the oxidation of glucose, used commercially in a 50-percent solution for cleaning metals. 1
noun gluconic acid an acid that occurs naturally in fruit and wine. Formula C6H12O7 0
noun gluconic acid a crystalline substance, CH2OH(CHOH)4COOH, prepared by the oxidation of glucose and used in food products and pharmaceuticals, for cleaning metals, etc. 0
noun gluconic acid (biochemistry) An organic compound, C6H12O7, formed by oxidizing the aldehyde functional group of glucose into a carboxylic acid; used as a food additive. 0

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Origin of gluconic acid

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; translation of German Glukonsäure; see gluc-, -onic

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gluconic acid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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