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Acid Halide: Acid chloride; acyl halide; acyl chloride. Compounds containing a carbonyl group bound to a halogen atom.

Hydrochloric Acid: Stomach acid.

Hydrobromic Acid: Acid liberated during the developing process by the reduction of bromide.

Hyaluronic Acid: Also known as Hyaluronan or, simply, HA, component of the connective tissue, its main function is to cushion and lubricate, it occurs in joints, eyes, heart valves etc., considered to be “th . . . View Full Definition

Hydrolyzed Ascorbic Acid: Substance deeply absorbed into skin cells stimulating collagen synthesis, it works as a powerful antioxidant, used in revitalizing skin care products.

Hydroxy Acids: Substances penetrating the epidermis and upper dermis aiming to slough dead skin cells, used as anti-aging and anti-wrinkle ingredient in skin care products, the large cosmetic market based . . . View Full Definition

Methylmalonic Acidemia: A group of conditions characterized by the inability to metabolize methylmalonic acid or by a defect in the metabolism of vitamin b12.

Linolenic Acid: An essential fatty acid.

Lactic Acid: A substance caused by anaerobic training of the muscles, a build up prevents continuation of exercise, and a good example is 400 metre runners. Watch how they slow down during the last 100 m . . . View Full Definition

Halide: A compound or ion containing fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, or astatine.