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Definition of xylonic

xylonic

/zaɪˈlɑː.nɪk/
xy · lon · ic
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• adjective

1

Pertaining to, derived from, or designating a crystalline acid obtained by the oxidation of xylose (wood sugar).

Example

"The researchers successfully utilized a specific bacterial strain to convert xylose into xylonic acid during the fermentation process."

• Rhymes for xylonic

• Nearby Words

xylology
xyloma
xylometer
xylonic
xylonite
xylophagan
xylophage

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'xylose' (wood sugar, from Greek 'xylon' meaning wood) and the chemical suffix '-ic', denoting an acid formed by the oxidation of this sugar.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xylonic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xylonic
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