Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Noting an acid, CO2H-(CH2)7CO2H, formed by the oxidation of castor-oil, cocoanut oil, or Chinese wax. It crystallizes in leaflets which melt at 106° C. Also called lepargylic acid and anchoic acid.

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  • adjective organic chemistry Of or pertaining to azelaic acid or its derivatives

Etymologies

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From azo + Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (elaion, "olive tree") + -ic

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Examples

  • If your child has lots of bumps or if they’re on the face, a doc may use a prescription-strength acne medicine called azelaic acid to reduce the risk of scarring.

    You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010

  • If your child has lots of bumps or if they’re on the face, a doc may use a prescription-strength acne medicine called azelaic acid to reduce the risk of scarring.

    You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010

  • If your child has lots of bumps or if they’re on the face, a doc may use a prescription-strength acne medicine called azelaic acid to reduce the risk of scarring.

    You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010

  • If your child has lots of bumps or if they’re on the face, a doc may use a prescription-strength acne medicine called azelaic acid to reduce the risk of scarring.

    You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010

  • Stopping an offending drug or treating an underlying condition probably won’t cause the patches to fade, but they may be lightened somewhat by using a nonprescription bleaching cream containing hydroquinone (Black & White Bleaching Cream, Esoterica), either alone or together with a prescription exfoliating cream such as azelaic acid (Azelex) or tretinoin (Renova).

    Q&A: Removing or lightening dark patches of skin? 2010

  • Stopping an offending drug or treating an underlying condition probably won’t cause the patches to fade, but they may be lightened somewhat by using a nonprescription bleaching cream containing hydroquinone (Black & White Bleaching Cream, Esoterica), either alone or together with a prescription exfoliating cream such as azelaic acid (Azelex) or tretinoin (Renova).

    Q&A: Removing or lightening dark patches of skin? 2010

  • Two prescription antimicrobial drugs, metronidazole (MetroGel and generic) and azelaic acid (Finacea), can control eruptions.

    Red in the face? How to tell whether it's acne or rosacea 2010

  • Two prescription antimicrobial drugs, metronidazole (MetroGel and generic) and azelaic acid (Finacea), can control eruptions.

    Red in the face? How to tell whether it's acne or rosacea 2010

  • A doctor can prescribe a topical antibiotic such as metronidazole MetroGel, which works as a powerful anti-inflammatory, or Finacea, made from azelaic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties, to control symptoms.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • A doctor can prescribe a topical antibiotic such as metronidazole MetroGel, which works as a powerful anti-inflammatory, or Finacea, made from azelaic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties, to control symptoms.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

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