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You're pulling 4-5G for a lot of the corners around the lap. We build up lactic acid because there are a lot of vibrations in the car, and you have to have strong legs to hit the brake pedal. We need to be fit to do every lap at 100%.
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Meaning of "lactic acid" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LACTIC ACID

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LACTIC ACID

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Lactic acid is a noun.
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WHAT DOES LACTIC ACID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lactic acid

Lactic acid is a chemical compound that plays a role in various biochemical processes and was first isolated in 1780 by the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele. Lactic acid is a carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C3H6O3. It has a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, making it an alpha hydroxy acid. In solution, it can lose a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CHCOO−. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bridge between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group, making the latter less capable of strongly attracting its proton. Lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol, and is hygroscopic. Lactic acid is chiral and has two optical isomers. One is known as L--lactic acid or -lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--lactic acid or -lactic acid. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise.

Definition of lactic acid in the English dictionary

The definition of lactic acid in the dictionary is a colourless syrupy carboxylic acid found in sour milk and many fruits and used as a preservative for foodstuffs, such as soft margarine, and for making pharmaceuticals and adhesives. Formula: CH3CHCOOH Systematic name: 2-hydroxypropanoic acid.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LACTIC ACID

lactation
lactation tetany
lactational
lactationally
lacteal
lacteally
lacteous
lactescence
lactescent
lactic
lactiferous
lactiferousness
lactific
lactifluous
lactivism
lactivist
lacto-ovo-vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
lactobacilli
lactobacillus

WORDS THAT END LIKE LACTIC ACID

acetic acid
acid
adipic acid
amino acid
ascorbic acid
carboxylic acid
citric acid
essential amino acid
fatty acid
folic acid
gamma-aminobutyric acid
hyaluronic acid
hydrochloric acid
hydroxy acid
lysergic acid
nonessential amino acid
nucleic acid
omega-3 fatty acid
sulfuric acid
trichloroacetic acid
uric acid

Synonyms and antonyms of lactic acid in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «lactic acid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LACTIC ACID

Find out the translation of lactic acid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lactic acid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lactic acid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乳酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ácido láctico
570 millions of speakers

English

lactic acid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लैक्टिक एसिड
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

حمض اللبنيك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

молочная кислота
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ácido láctico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ল্যাকটিক অ্যাসিড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

acide lactique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

asid laktik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Milchsäure
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

乳酸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

젖산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asam laktat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

axit lactic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லாக்டிக் அமிலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुधचा ऍसिड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

laktik asit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acido lattico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kwas mlekowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

молочна кислота
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acid lactic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γαλακτικό οξύ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

melksuur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mjölksyra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

melkesyre
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lactic acid

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2 QUOTES WITH «LACTIC ACID»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lactic acid.
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Eduard Buchner
As is known, the sugar molecule as it passes through lactic acid can easily be split by purely chemical means.
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Jenson Button
You're pulling 4-5G for a lot of the corners around the lap. We build up lactic acid because there are a lot of vibrations in the car, and you have to have strong legs to hit the brake pedal. We need to be fit to do every lap at 100%.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LACTIC ACID»

Discover the use of lactic acid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lactic acid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A History of Lactic Acid Making: A Chapter in the History of ...
A thorough history.
H. Benninga, 1990
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Poly(lactic acid): Synthesis, Structures, Properties, ...
This book describes the synthesis, properties, and processing methods of poly(lactic acid) (PLA), an important family of degradable plastics.
Rafael A. Auras, Loong-Tak Lim, Susan E. M. Selke, 2011
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Lactic Acid Bacteria: Microbiological and Functional ...
Topics discussed in the new edition include: Revised taxonomy due to improved insights in genetics and new molecular biological techniques New discoveries related to the mechanisms of lactic acid bacterial metabolism and function An ...
Sampo Lahtinen, Arthur C. Ouwehand, Seppo Salminen, 2011
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Biodegradable Poly (Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Modification, ...
Highly illustrated, the book introduces systematically the synthesis, physical and chemical modifications, and the latest developments of research and applications of poly (lactic acid) in biomedical materials.The book is intended for ...
Jie Ren, 2011
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Biotechnology of Lactic Acid Bacteria: Novel Applications
This book is an essential reference for established researchers and scientists, doctoral and post-doctoral students, university professors and instructors, and food technologists working on food microbiology, physiology and biotechnology of ...
Fernanda Mozzi, PhD, Rául R. Raya, Graciela M. Vignolo, PhD, 2010
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Genetics of Lactic Acid Bacteria
Professionals using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for research and/or as working organisms, whether in food and dairy fermentations or in the exciting new field of clinical delivery agents, will find this book invaluable.
B.J. Wood, Philip J. Warner, 2003
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Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria: Current Progress in ...
They are also thought to have health-promoting abilities and many are used as probiotics for the prevention, alleviation and treatment of intestinal disorders. This book reviews research in these areas.
Kenji Sonomoto, Atsushi Yokota, 2011
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Stress Responses of Lactic Acid Bacteria
Furthermore, the pathogenic nature of certain LAB species has been clearly associated with their tolerance to environmental stresses. Organized into 5 parts, this book discusses the current knowledge of the stress physiology of LAB.
Effie Tsakalidou, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, 2011
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Lactic Acid Bacteria: Genetics, Metabolism and Applications
Proceedings of the Sixth Symposium on Lactic Acid Bacteria: Genetics, Metabolism and Applications 19-23 September 1999, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
Wil Konings, Otto Kuipers, O.P. Kuipers, 1999
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Lactic Acid Bacteria: Genetics, Metabolism and Applications
Foods fermented with lactic acid bacteria are an important part of the human diet.
Roland J. Siezen, Jan Kok, Tjakko Abee, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LACTIC ACID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lactic acid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Lab Rat: Fitness Assessment - Velocity: The Seattle Area Cycling Blog
These are equivalent terms for describing the point at which the body produces lactic acid faster than it can be metabolized. Lactate (lactate is ... «seattlepi.com, Jul 15»
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Harness and integrity bosses signal intention to crack down hard on …
... in the 1990s when unscrupulous trainers loaded their animals up with bicarb to stop the build-up of lactic acid and delay muscle fatigue. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
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Just how does a Chardonnay end up tasting like butter?
... which, according to Google, tart-tasting malic acid converts into softer-tasting lactic acid (yes, I know, a little too much science going on here). «The Pasadena Star-News, Jul 15»
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Simple! | NOLA DEFENDER
Most contain nothing other than sugar sourced lactic acid. fruit juice, sugar, and gum arabic. However, the unorthodox folks behind Vendetta ... «NOLA Defender, Jul 15»
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Vancouver Island foodie destinations you must try - British Columbia …
... process of lacto-fermentation, where bacteria converts the starches and sugars in the fruits and vegetables into lactic acid, producing bubbles ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
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Steve Podany pitches St. Charles East to summer baseball state …
"After the partial game (Thursday) I just went home and iced, ran a little, got the lactic acid out of my arm and hoped it wouldn't be sore. It wasn't. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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A Taste of the Farm - The Frederick News-Post : Other
Brine-cured foods contain lactic acid, which aids digestion and helps to kill harmful bacteria in the digestive tract. Brine has been used to ... «Frederick News Post, Jul 15»
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A Possible Explanation For The Origins Of Peptides On Earth
An amino acid reacts with a lactic acid dimer an ester-amide exchange reaction. Oligomer elongation occurs by addition of lactic acid and ... «The Biological SCENE, Jul 15»
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Fermented Food Benefits: 9 Reasons To Add Them To Your Diet
"The most common fermentation practice is also known as lactic acid fermentation or lacto-fermentation, where a bacteria slowly decomposes ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
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How maple sap can help us wean ourselves off oil
... different from PHB, is manufactured through chemical processes to link individual molecules of a biomass-sourced lactic acid derivative into ... «Bangor Daily News, Jul 15»

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