The chemical reactions and pathways involving any oxoacid; an oxoacid is a compound which contains oxygen, at least one other element, and at least one hydrogen bound to oxygen, and which produces a conjugate base by loss of positive hydrogen ion(s) (hydrons). [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxyacid ]
Synonyms: keto acid metabolic process oxoacid metabolism ketoacid metabolic process ketoacid metabolism oxo acid metabolism oxo acid metabolic process keto acid metabolism