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What (who) is hydroxy- - definition

Hydroxy acid

hydroxy-      
¦ combining form Chemistry representing hydroxyl or hydroxide.
Hydroxy-      
·- A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl as an Ingredient.
Alpha hydroxy acid         
  • α-, β- and γ-hydroxy acids
ANY CARBOXYLIC ACID HAVING HYDROXYL GROUP ATTACHED TO Α POSITION IN RELATION TO CARBOXYL GROUP
Alpha hydroxi acids; Alpha Hydroxy Acid; Hydroxy acids; Alpha hydroxyacids; Alpha hydroxy acids; Alpha-hydroxyacid; Alpha-hydroxy acid; (S)-2-hydroxyacid; (S)-2-hydroxy acid; (R)-2-hydroxyacid; Alpha-Hydroxy acid; Alpha-Hydroxy Acids; 2-hydroxyacid; Α-hydroxycarboxylate
α-Hydroxy acids, or alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), are a class of chemical compounds that consist of a carboxylic acid with a hydroxyl group substituent on the adjacent (alpha) carbon. Prominent examples are glycolic acid, lactic acid, mandelic acid, and citric acid.

Wikipedia

Hydroxycarboxylic acid

Hydroxycarboxylic acids are carboxylic acids containing one or more hydroxy (alcohol) functional groups. They are of particular interest because several are bioactive and some are useful precursors to polyesters. The inventory is large.

Examples of use of hydroxy-
1. Scientists have said a chemical coating on the beads, when ingested, metabolises into the "date rape" drug gamma hydroxy butyrate.
2. When ingested the chemical metabolizes into the "date–rape" drug gamma hydroxy butyrate, and may cause breathing problems, loss of consciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and death.
3. Scientists say a chemical coating on the beads, when ingested, metabolizes into the so–called date rape drug gamma hydroxy butyrate.
4. Scientists say a chemical coating on the beads, when ingested, metabolizes into gamma hydroxy butyrate, the so–called date rape drug.
5. It is a healthy and natural alternative to moisturizing masks since it contains the same acid, alpha hydroxy, and is still safe for use on sensitive skin.