"alpha-hydroxy acid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alpha-hydroxy acids [plural], AHA [abbreviation]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} alpha-hydroxy acid (plural alpha-hydroxy acids)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any hydroxy acid, of general formula RCH(OH)COOH, used in the cosmetic industry for their supposed property of reducing wrinkles. Wikipedia link: alpha-hydroxy acid Categories (topical): Carboxylic acids Related terms: beta-hydroxy acid, citric acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid
    Sense id: en-alpha-hydroxy_acid-en-noun-zINLOwBp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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