/ Thesaurus / H Synonyms of hydroxyacetic acid Find synonyms for: Noun1. glycolic acid, glycollic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, acidusage: a translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapesWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: ablution Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language