hydroxy acid

1. Any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself (synset 114638100)
   is a type of: acid - 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
   subtypes:

   • hydroxybenzoic acid - a crystalline derivative of benzoic acid
   • juniperic acid - a crystalline acid found in the exudations of some conifers
   • 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, salicylic acid - a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes
   • tartaric acid - an acid found in many fruits; used in soft drinks and confectionery and baking powder

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