Glycolic Acid (Noun)
Meaning
A translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Glycolic acid is a translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes.
- The high concentration of glycolic acid in certain plants contributes to their sour taste.
- In scientific studies, glycolic acid extracted from unripe grapes is used in various chemical reactions.
- The translucent crystalline structure of glycolic acid has led to further research on its properties and composition.
- Unripe grapes contain higher levels of glycolic acid compared to their ripe counterparts.