saccharic adjective. [sǝ'karɪk] E19.
[formed as SACCHARINE + -IC.]
Chemistry. Of or derived from a sugar or saccharin.
saccharic acid a dicarboxylic acid obtained by the oxidation of a monosaccharide; spec. that formed from glucose, HOOC(CHOH)₄COOH.

■ saccharate ['sakǝreɪt] noun a salt or ester of (a) saccharic acid E19.

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