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alpha-hydroxy acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any hydroxy acid, of general formula RCH(OH)COOH, used in the cosmetic industry for their supposed property of reducing wrinkles.

Word forms

alpha-hydroxy acid alpha-hydroxy acids AHA

Related words

beta-hydroxy acid citric acid glycolic acid lactic acid

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