die Milchsäure
Translation
lactic acid
Examples
Joghurt enthält viel Milchsäure.
Yoghurt contains a lot of lactic acid.
Milchsäure entsteht bei intensiver Muskelarbeit.
Lactic acid is produced during intense muscle work.
Grammar Patterns
((Milchsäure)) as a subject Milchsäure ist in Sauerkraut enthalten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Laktat (lactate)
Etymology
Composed of 'Milch' (milk) and 'Säure' (acid). Literally 'milk acid'.
Memory Tips
Think of the sour taste of yoghurt or spoiled milk; that's caused by this 'milk acid'.