lactic acid

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Scope note
Acid that occurs in sour milk as a thick water-soluble liquid. It is induced by bacterial decomposition of sugar, a process of fermentation; it may also be found in molasses, many fruits, beer and wine. Lactic acid is used in dyeing and leather processing.
lactic acid
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024