lactic

American  

[lak-tik] / ˈlæk tɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or obtained from milk.

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lactic British  

/ ˈlæktɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or derived from milk

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Other Word Forms

• nonlactic adjective

Etymology

Origin of lactic

First recorded in 1780–90; lact- + -ic

Example Sentences

“It’s searing pain from all the lactic acid. It floods your system. You blow capillaries in your eyes, you throw up after races,” said Cheek, now an NBC analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Keely can be doing certain repetitions, and she's being physically sick from the lactic acid. It's a little bit inhumane at times."

From BBC

Nicole knew all about lactic acid buildup, but she was surprised Rashawn knew about it, and what to do to get rid of it.

From Literature

He added, "We plan to expand international research on kimchi and lactic acid bacteria in relation to immune and metabolic health in the future."

From Science Daily

The condition occurs when excessive lactic acid builds up in the body, leading to dangerous changes in blood chemistry.

From Science Daily