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lactic acid
An organic acid produced by fermentation and by muscles during intense exercise. Familiar from fermented foods and from the discussion of muscle fatigue.
運動で乳酸がたまる。
Lactic acid builds up from exercise.
ヨーグルトは乳酸菌で作られる。
Yogurt is made with lactic acid bacteria.
激しい運動のあと、筋肉に乳酸がたまって重く感じる。
After hard exercise, lactic acid accumulates in the muscles and they feel heavy.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 乳酸がたまる: lactic acid builds up
- 乳酸菌: lactic acid bacteria
- 乳酸発酵: lactic fermentation
NOTE: 乳酸菌 (lactic acid bacteria) is the everyday term seen on yogurt and other fermented-food labels.