noun
- a salt or ester of gluconic acid, commonly used in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and industrial applications
Usage: chemistry term; often used in medical and nutritional contexts
Examples
- Calcium gluconate is administered intravenously to treat hypocalcemia.
- Sodium gluconate is used as a chelating agent in cleaning products.
- The supplement contains ferrous gluconate for iron supplementation.
- Gluconate compounds are valued for their bioavailability in the body.
- Many oral medications use gluconate salts to improve absorption.