hyaluronic acid
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of hyaluronic acid
1930–35; hyal(oid) (in reference to the vitreous humor, from which it was first isolated) + uronic acid ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
But as Robinson and Cohen emphasized, no athlete “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. 7, 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
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