"heterolactic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: hetero- + lactic Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hetero|lactic}} hetero- + lactic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} heterolactic (not comparable)
  1. (biochemistry, of fermentation) That produces ethanol and carbon dioxide as well as lactic acid Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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