Found 2 items, similar to glyceric acid.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: glyceric acid glyceric acid n : a syrupy acid obtained by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde
English → English (gcide) Definition: Glyceric acid Glyceric \Gly*cer"ic\, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, glycerin. [1913 Webster] Glyceric acid (Chem.), 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. [1913 Webster]