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Meaning of alpha-hydroxy acid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi alfahydroksihappo hedelmähappo

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

alpha-hydroxyprogesterone alpha-lactam alpha-methylphenethylamine alpha-naphthylthiourea alpha-PVP alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone

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