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Definition of Hydroxy acid
1. Noun. Any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself.
Generic synonyms: Acid
Specialized synonyms: Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Juniperic Acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid
Specialized synonyms: Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Juniperic Acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid
Definition of Hydroxy acid
1. Noun. (chemistry) a carboxylic acid that also contains a hydroxy group ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Hydroxy acid
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