lactic acid
noun/ˈlæktɪk ˈæsɪd/
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid (CH₃CHOHCO₂H), a syrupy liquid, soluble in water; found in milk, wine and many fruits; used as a food additive and in many industrial applications.
- It was [Roger] Federer's ability to pull him around the court that put the lactic acid and debilitating weight in those legs and he should not have been allowed the luxury of his trainer's help.2012 June 29, Kevin Mitchell, “Roger Federer back from Wimbledon 2012 brink to beat Julien Benneteau”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 15 Nov 2016:
- Synonyms
- E270 when used as a preservative, lactonic acid, milk acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid
- Derived terms
- acetolactic acid, polylactic acid
- Related terms
- lactate