hydroxy acid 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself
Hypernym
acid 1
noun
any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
EnglishHyponym
a crystalline derivative of benzoic acid
juniperic acid 1
noun
a crystalline acid found in the exudations of some conifers
salicylic acid 1
noun
a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes
tartaric acid 1
noun
an acid found in many fruits; used in soft drinks and confectionery and baking powder
malic acid 1
noun
a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive.
