lactic acid

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Noun

lactic acid (uncountable)

1. (carboxylic acid) 2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH₃.CHOH.CO₂H), a syrupy liquid, soluble in water; found in milk, wine and many fruits; used as a food additive and in many industrial applications.

Synonyms

• E270 when used as a preservative
• lactonic acid
• milk acid
• 2-hydroxypropanoic acid

Related terms

• lactate

Translations

• German: Milchsäure
• Italian: acido lattico
• Portuguese: ácido lático
• Russian: моло́чная кислота́
• Spanish: ácido láctico

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