erythronic acid

noun

Any stereoisomer of 2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoic acid

Meanings

nounerythronic acid (plural erythronic acids)

plural erythronic acids

  1. chemistryAny stereoisomer of 2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoic acid
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