What is "glyceric"

Glyceric \Gly*cer"ic\, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, glycerin.

Glyceric acid (Chem.), an organic acid, obtained by the partial oxidation of glycerin, as a thick liquid. It is a hydroxyl derivative of propionic acid, and has both acid and alcoholic properties.

a. 1 (context organic chemistry English) Of or pertaining to glycerol 2 (context organic chemistry English) Of or pertaining to glyceric acid or its derivatives