alpha-hydroxy acid

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alpha-hydroxy acid (plural alpha-hydroxy acids) (abbreviation AHA)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any hydroxy acid, of general formula RCH(OH)COOH, used in the cosmetic industry for their supposed property of reducing wrinkles.

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