Found 2 items, similar to hydroxy acid.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: hydroxy acid
hydroxy acid
n : any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the
hydroxyl group in the acid itself
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Hydroxy acid
Hydroxy-
\Hy*drox"y-\ (Chem.)
A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl
as an ingredient.
[1913 Webster]
Hydroxy acid (Chem.), an organic acid, having (besides the
hydroxyl group of the carboxyl radical) an alcoholic
hydroxyl group, and thus having the qualities of an
alcohol in addition to its acid properties; as, lactic and
tartaric acids are hydroxy acids.
[1913 Webster]