gluconate
Noun
Meaning
gluconate (plural gluconates)
(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of gluconic acid
Phrases with the word
Examples
The remedy nearest to market is Zeuterin, a mix of zinc gluconate and arginine that is injected directly into a dog’s testicles, killing the sperm and then shutting down the passageway through which it would normally travel.
A study published in “The FASEB Journal” in March 2008 concluded that zinc glycinate boosted blood levels of zinc better than zinc gluconate, and they were both better than zinc picolinate.