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hydroxy
adjective(hy-droxy)
being or containing hydroxyl; especially : containing hydroxyl especially in place of hydrogen —usually used in combination
hydroxy
noun(hy-droxy)
any of various carboxylic acids with a hydroxyl group attached at the alpha position; specifically : one (such as malic acid or lactic acid) that occurs in natural products (such 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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