alpha-hydroxy acid

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Synonyms: alpha hydroxy acid, alpha-hydroxy acids

Antonyms: alpha hydroxy acid, alpha-hydroxy acids

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|carboxylic acid}} Any [[hydroxy acid]], of [[general formula]] RCH(OH)COOH, used in the [[cosmetic]] [[industry]] for their supposed property of reducing [[wrinkle]]s.

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