die Glycolsäure
Translation
glycolic acid
Examples
Glycolsäure wird in Hautpflegeprodukten verwendet.
Glycolic acid is used in skin care products.
Die chemische Formel von Glycolsäure ist C2H4O3.
The chemical formula for glycolic acid is C2H4O3.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) contains sth. Many cosmetics contain glycolic acid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Milchsäure (lactic acid), Salicylsäure (salicylic acid)
Etymology
From Greek 'glykys' (sweet) and German 'Säure' (acid), referring to a 'sweet' acid found in fruits.
Memory Tips
Think of 'glyco-' as in glucose (sweet) and 'Säure' as acid. A 'sweet' acid used in skin care.