hydroxy-acid

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(Biyokimya) hidroksiasid
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Definition of hydroxy-acid in English English dictionary

alpha-hydroxy acid
Any hydroxy acid, of general formula RCH(OH)COOH, used in the cosmetic industry for their supposed property of reducing wrinkles
hydroxy acid
a carboxylic acid that also contains a hydroxy group
hydroxy acid
any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself