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lactic acid

The correct spelling is lactic acid.

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noun

Say it like: Lac-tic- as-id

The correct spelling is lactic acid. (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 industria…

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noun

  1. 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.

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