hyaluronic acid
noun
a mucopolysaccharide serving as a viscous medium in the tissues of the body and as a lubricant in joints.
hyaluronic
-
a word derived from
hyaluronic acid.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Most common by far is injecting the gel-like substance hyaluronic acid - the same key ingredient used in lip fillers.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
To be clear, no athlete in Milan Cortina has been accused of using shots of hyaluronic acid below the belt for the purposes of cheating at ski jumping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
She hopes Malassezin will one day be as universally known as Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024
In 2010, a study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science found that the DNA in salmon sperm increased skin elasticity, collagen levels and production of hyaluronic acid compared to controls.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2024
My cousin, who keeps urging me to add a hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to my skincare regime.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
