Meaning Of The Word Hydroxy acid

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What's The Definition Of Hydroxy acid?

hydroxy acid in American English
an organic acid, as lactic acid, in which both the hydroxyl and carboxyl radicals occur
noun: an organic acid containing both a carboxyl and a hydroxyl group

hydroxy acid in British English
noun: any acid, such as sulphuric acid, containing hydroxyl groups in its molecules

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