lactic acid

/ˌlæktɪk ˌæsəd/
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Other forms: lactic acids

Definitions of lactic acid
  1. noun
    a clear odorless hygroscopic syrupy carboxylic acid found in sour milk and in many fruits
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    type of:
    carboxylic acid
    an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
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