English

Noun

aldonic acid ‎(plural aldonic acids)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of polyhydroxy carboxylic acids derived from an aldose by oxidation of the aldehyde functional group.

Translations

Related terms

• aldotrionic acid
• aldotetronic acid
• aldopentonic acid
• aldohexonic acid
• aldoheptonic acid

See also

• gluconic acid