Also known as: LA., LA-
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Scientific & EducationalA syrupy, water-soluble liquid, C3H6O3, produced by anaerobic glucose metabolism in muscles, by certain bacteria, and by synthetic methods. Lactic acid is present in fermented foods such as yogurt and sauerkraut and is used in foods and beverages as a flavoring and preservative, in dyeing and textile printing, and in pharmaceuticals.
Scientific & EducationalSymbol:"La" Atomic Number:"57" Atomic Mass: 138.91amu. Lanthanum is one of the elements in the lanthanide series of inner transition elements. It may also be classified as a rare earth element. It is the first element in the lanthanide series. It is a metallic element found in many minerals of the Earth's crust. You may also find it in catalytic converters and special types of glass (like lenses).
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