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Noun: hydroxyacetic acid
  1. A translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes
    "hydroxyacetic acid is often used in skincare products for its exfoliating properties";
    - glycolic acid, glycollic acid

Derived forms: hydroxyacetic acids

Type of: acid

Encyclopedia: Hydroxyacetic acid