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单词 beta hydroxy acid
释义

beta hydroxy acid

noun

variants or less commonly beta-hydroxy acid
ˌbā-tə-hī-ˈdräk-sē- How to pronounce beta hydroxy acid (audio)
plural beta hydroxy acids also beta-hydroxy acids
: any of various carboxylic acids with a hydroxyl group attached at the beta position
especially : salicylic acid
AHAs have recently been joined by beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), used by the skin-care industry to refer to salicylic acid, which dermatologists have long used as an astringent, antiseptic, and skin-slougher. Consumer Reports
abbreviation BHA
compare alpha hydroxy acid

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

beta hydroxy acid

noun

variants also beta-hydroxy acid or beta hydroxy or beta-hydroxy
: any of various carboxylic acids with a hydroxyl group attached at the beta position
especially : salicylic acid
A better fix is to exfoliate with a high-concentration beta hydroxy acid product designed for warts. Paula Begoun, The Houston Chronicle
abbreviation BHA
compare alpha hydroxy acid
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