alpha-hydroxy acids

A form of alpha-hydroxy acid — 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of alpha-hydroxy acid
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