Alpha-hydroxy Acid Definition
ălfə-hī-drŏksē
noun
Any of various fruit acids that are capable of trapping moisture in the skin and initiating the formation of collagen.
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Webster's New World
Any of various acids, such as citric acid or glycolic acid, that contain a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group and are often used in exfoliants and other cosmetics.
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Other Word Forms of Alpha-hydroxy Acid
Noun
Singular:
alpha-hydroxy acid
Plural:
alpha-hydroxy acids
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