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polyhydroxy

adjective
poly·​hy·​droxy | \ ˌpä-lē-hī-ˈdräk-sē How to pronounce polyhydroxy (audio) \

Definition of polyhydroxy

: containing more than one hydroxyl group in the molecule

Examples of polyhydroxy in a Sentence

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 This cleanser is specially formulated with polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), a gentle acid suitable for sensitive skin types, to lightly exfoliate and help keep my blackheads and dead skin cells at bay. — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, "How I Used Korean Skin Care to Treat My Hormonal Acne," 9 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of polyhydroxy

1895, in the meaning defined above

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polyhydroxy

adjective
poly·​hy·​droxy | \ -hī-ˈdräk-sē How to pronounce polyhydroxy (audio) \

Medical Definition of polyhydroxy

: containing more than one hydroxyl group in the molecule

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