Synonym for glycolic acid ... <biochemistry> Hydroxyacetic acid, found in young plants and green fruits. Glycolate is formed from ribulose 1,5 bisphosphate in a seemingly wasteful side reaction of photosynthesis, known as photorespiration. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: hī-drok′sē-a-sē′tik as′id Synonyms: glycolic acid