gluconate Definition
glu·co·nate (glo̵̅o̅′kə nāt′)
noun
- a salt of gluconic acid, containing the monovalent negative radical HOCH(CHOH)COO
- an uncharged ester of this acid
gluconate Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- gel: Make sure that calcium gluconate gel is available in the first aid kit held within the laboratory.
- lozenge: Zinc gluconate lozenges for treating the common cold in children.
Noun used with modifier
- zinc: Zinc gluconate lozenges for treating the common cold in children.
- calcium: Calcium gluconate, 2-3 g per day in 10 % solution may be given IV.
- %: In emergencies the cardiac membrane should be stabilized using 10 ml of 10 % calcium gluconate.
- chlorhexidine: They found that use of chlorhexidine gluconate can reduce the risk for catheter related bloodstream infection by approximately 50 % .
- magnesium: Dr. Spreen says, " Magnesium gluconate or chelated magnesium would be my choices for the general buyer.
- potassium: Potassium gluconate is preferable to potassium chloride which is unpalatable and may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

