English word aldaric comes from English -ic, English aldose
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| aldose | English (eng) | (organic chemistry, carbohydrate) Any of a class of monosaccharides having an aldehyde or hemiacetal functional group. |
| aldaric | English (eng) | Of or pertaining to an aldaric acid or its derivative. |