gluconate
noun
glu·co·nate ˈglü-kə-ˌnāt 
: a salt or ester of gluconic acid
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Additional ingredients include Chinese ku gua, an herb renowned for raising the firmness of erections, and zinc gluconate, which could increase testosterone and prolactin levels. 
Sophie Saint Thomas, Forbes, 6 June 2022 Spano recommends sucking on zinc gluconate lozenges to help decrease the duration and intensity of symptoms. Pamela Nisevich Bede, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2020 Spano adds that zinc gluconate taken within 24 hours after the onset of common cold symptoms can help reduce duration and severity, especially if a sore throat is present. Pamela Nisevich Bede, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2020 Most folk nostrums are bunk, but zinc gluconate lozenges really can nip a cold in the bud. Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com, 24 June 2021 Patients received either 10 days of zinc gluconate (50 mg), ascorbic acid (8000 mg), both or neither. USA Today, 14 Mar. 2021 There are numerous types of zinc supplements, including zinc gluconate, picolinate, acetate, and citrate, and various forms, such as lozenges, capsules, and drops. Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com, 24 June 2020 In 2009, the FDA ordered Zicam to stop marketing three products that contained zinc gluconate after more than 100 users reported losing their sense of smell. Maria Clark, NOLA.com, 20 Dec. 2017 In 2009, the FDA ordered Zicam to stop marketing three products that contained zinc gluconate after more than 100 users reported losing their sense of smell. Maria Clark, NOLA.com, 20 Dec. 2017 See More
Sophie Saint Thomas, Forbes, 6 June 2022 Spano recommends sucking on zinc gluconate lozenges to help decrease the duration and intensity of symptoms. Pamela Nisevich Bede, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2020 Spano adds that zinc gluconate taken within 24 hours after the onset of common cold symptoms can help reduce duration and severity, especially if a sore throat is present. Pamela Nisevich Bede, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2020 Most folk nostrums are bunk, but zinc gluconate lozenges really can nip a cold in the bud. Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com, 24 June 2021 Patients received either 10 days of zinc gluconate (50 mg), ascorbic acid (8000 mg), both or neither. USA Today, 14 Mar. 2021 There are numerous types of zinc supplements, including zinc gluconate, picolinate, acetate, and citrate, and various forms, such as lozenges, capsules, and drops. Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com, 24 June 2020 In 2009, the FDA ordered Zicam to stop marketing three products that contained zinc gluconate after more than 100 users reported losing their sense of smell. Maria Clark, NOLA.com, 20 Dec. 2017 In 2009, the FDA ordered Zicam to stop marketing three products that contained zinc gluconate after more than 100 users reported losing their sense of smell. Maria Clark, NOLA.com, 20 Dec. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing gluconate
Medical Definition
gluconate
noun
glu·co·nate ˈglü-kə-ˌnāt
: a salt or ester of gluconic acid see calcium gluconate, ferrous gluconate