にゅうさん
noun
lactic acid
1. 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(うんどう)乳酸(にゅうさん)がたまる。
Lactic acid builds up from exercise.
ヨーグルトは乳酸菌(にゅうさんきん)(つく)られる。
Yogurt is made with lactic acid bacteria.
(はげ)しい運動(うんどう)のあと、筋肉(きんにく)乳酸(にゅうさん)がたまって(おも)(かん)じる。
After hard exercise, lactic acid accumulates in the muscles and they feel heavy.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 乳酸(にゅうさん)がたまる: lactic acid builds up
  • 乳酸菌(にゅうさんきん): lactic acid bacteria
  • 乳酸(にゅうさん)発酵(はっこう): lactic fermentation

NOTE: 乳酸菌(にゅうさんきん) (lactic acid bacteria) is the everyday term seen on yogurt and other fermented-food labels.