aldobionic acid

  • 1aldobionic acid — al·do·bi·on·ic ac·id (al″do bi onґik) 1. an oxidized disaccharide derivative containing an aldose linked to an aldonic acid. 2. more frequently, an incorrectly used term denoting an aldobiuronic acid …

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  • 2aldobionic acid — |al(ˌ)dōˌbī|änik noun Etymology: blend of aldonic and bi (two) : an aldonic acid (as lactobionic acid) formed by simple oxidation of a reducing disaccharide (as lactose) …

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  • 3arabin — A carbohydrate gum, hydrolyzing to d arabinose and hexoses, found naturally in union with calcium, potassium, and magnesium ions, when it is called gum arabic. SYN: arabic acid. * * * ar·a·bin (arґə bin) an amorphous carbohydrate gum… …

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