glycolic

or gly·col·lic

[ glahy-kol-ik ]

/ glaɪˈkɒl ɪk /

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adjective

pertaining to or derived from glycol.

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Origin of glycolic

First recorded in 1850–55; glycol + -ic

Words nearby glycolic

glycogenic, glycogenic acid, glycogen storage disease, glycol, glycolate, glycolic, glycolic acid, glycolipid, glycolysis, glycolytic, glyconeogenesis

How to use glycolic in a sentence

It’s also chock full of vitamin C, enzymes, glycolic acid, and a slew of other powerhouse ingredients derived from natural sources that combined, brighten skin, soften fine lines, and fade discoloration.
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