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1. (n.) lactic acid
a syrupy liquid, C
Etymology: (1780–90)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) lactic acid
a clear odorless hygroscopic syrupy carboxylic acid found in sour milk and in many fruits
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. lactic acid
A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
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