The Collaborative International Dictionary
dextronic acid
Gluconic \Glu*con"ic\, a. Pertaining to, or derived from, glucose.
Gluconic acid (Chem.), an organic acid, obtained as a colorless, sirupy liquid, by the oxidation of glucose; -- called also maltonic acid, and dextronic acid.
Wiktionary
dextronic acid
n. (context chemistry English) A syrupy substance obtained by the partial oxidation of various carbohydrates, such as dextrose.