Dex·tron·ic a. Chem. Pertaining to, or derived from, dextrose; as, dextronic acid.
  Dextronic acid, a sirupy substance obtained by the partial oxidation of various carbohydrates, as dextrose, etc.
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  Glu·con·ic a. Pertaining to, or derived from, glucose.
  Gluconic acid Chem., an organic acid, obtained as a colorless, sirupy liquid, by the oxidation of glucose; -- called also maltonic acid, and dextronic acid.
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