gluconate

noun

glu·​co·​nate ˈglü-kə-ˌnāt How to pronounce gluconate (audio)
: a salt or ester of gluconic acid

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This bottle contains 110 tablets, each with 595 milligrams of potassium gluconate or 99 milligrams of pure potassium. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 Taking magnesium gluconate or other forms of magnesium with food can help minimize these side effects.12 Magnesium can interact with certain medications. Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026 Another key addition: copper gluconate, an antioxidant that helps defend against free-radical damage while supporting cell regeneration to improve firmness and soften the look of fine lines. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 13 Feb. 2026 It’s made with zinc oxide and zinc gluconate, the latter of which Pimputkar says is one of the best forms of zinc in terms of absorption. Brianna Peters, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gluconate

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First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gluconate was in 1884

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Medical Definition

gluconate

noun
glu·​co·​nate ˈglü-kə-ˌnāt How to pronounce gluconate (audio)
: a salt or ester of gluconic acid see calcium gluconate, ferrous gluconate
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