alpha-hydroxy acid

noun

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

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Meanings

nounalpha-hydroxy acid (plural alpha-hydroxy acids, abbreviation AHA)

plural alpha-hydroxy acids · abbreviation AHA

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