Noun: saccharic acid su'ker-ik 'a-sid [N. Amer], su'ka-rik 'a-sid [Brit]
- A white dicarboxylic acid formed from oxidation of sugar or starch
"Saccharic acid is sometimes used in the production of biodegradable plastics"
Derived forms: saccharic acids
Type of: carboxylic acid
Encyclopedia: Saccharic acid