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alpha-hydroxy acid
al·pha-hy·drox·y ac·id (plural al·pha-hy·drox·y ac·ids)


noun 
Definition:
 
organic acid: an organic acid in which a hydroxyl acid is bonded to a carbon atom. Use: skin care products.
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