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lactic
[lak-tik]
adjective
of, relating to, or obtained from milk.
lactic
/ ˈlæktɪk /
adjective
relating to or derived from milk
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Other Word Forms
- nonlactic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lactic1
C18: from Latin lact-, lac milk
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Example Sentences
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The lactic acid, after some time, will cause the dough to smell like beer.
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“Whether it’s lactic acid building up, anxiety or excitement, I’ve seen it for years.”
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This stops the stress hormone and lactic acid buildup that can hurt flavor and texture when fish are left to asphyxiate.
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If there is more haemoglobin in the blood, more oxygen can be carried to the muscles, giving an athlete more resistance to lactic acid burn - helping them go faster for longer.
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L. reuteri, or LR, typically resides in the digestive tract, where it generates lactic acid.
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