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dihydroxyacetone

[ dī′hī-drŏk′sē-ăs′ĭ-tōn′ ]

n.

An isomer of glyceraldehyde important in the metabolism of carbohydrates and used topically to darken the skin.

Words nearby dihydroxyacetone

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The active ingredient in the spray tan is dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the same as in over-the-counter bronzers.

My Great Fake Bake Experiment |Daniel Nester |January 6, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
The dihydroxyacetone then passes through the stages previously postulated (p. 106).

Alcoholic Fermentation |Arthur Harden