lactic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

/ˈlæktɪk ˈæsɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lactic acid.wav

lactic acid lactic acids

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

lactate

acetolactic acid polylactic acid

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