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alpha hydroxy acid
noun
Definition of ALPHA HYDROXY ACID
: any of various carboxylic acids with a hydroxyl group attached at the alpha position; specifically : one (as malic acid or lactic acid) that occurs in natural products (as fruits, sugarcane, or yogurt) and is used in cosmetics for its exfoliating effect on the surface layer of skin —called also AHA
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First Known Use of ALPHA HYDROXY ACID
1899
Medical Dictionary
alpha hydroxy acid
noun
Medical Definition of ALPHA HYDROXY ACID
: any of various carboxylic acids with a hydroxyl group attached at the alpha position; specifically : one (as glycolic acid, malic acid, or lactic acid) that occurs in natural products (as fruits, sugarcane, or yogurt) and is used in cosmetics for its exfoliating effect on the surface layer of the skin—called also AHA
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