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Lactic   /lˈæktɪk/   Listen
Lactic

adjective
1.
Of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey).  "Lactic fermentation"



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... Although in error in this respect, he was, nevertheless, able to make his discoveries with extremely accurate interpretations. A brief epitome of the list of some of his more important discoveries conveys some idea, of his fertility of mind as well as his industry. In 1780 he discovered lactic acid,(7) and showed that it was the substance that caused the acidity of sour milk; and in the same year he discovered mucic acid. Next followed the discovery of tungstic acid, and in 1783 he added to his list of useful discoveries ...
— A History of Science, Volume 4(of 5) • Henry Smith Williams



Words linked to "Lactic" :   lactic acid, milk



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