glyceric acid

noun

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

noun

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

n.

1. A colorless syrupy acid obtained from oxidation of glycerol.