What does hydroxy acid mean?
Definitions for hydroxy acid
hy·droxy acid
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Princeton's WordNet
hydroxy acidnoun
any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself
Wiktionary
hydroxy acidnoun
a carboxylic acid that also contains a hydroxy group
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hydroxy acid
A hydroxy acid is a type of organic compound that contains both a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) and a hydroxyl group (-OH). They are often used in skin care products due to their ability to exfoliate the skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. Examples of hydroxy acids include salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and lactic acid.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hydroxy acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hydroxy acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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