lactic

[lak-tik]

adjective

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

lactic

/ ˈlæktɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or derived from milk

Other Word Forms

• nonlactic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lactic¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lactic¹

C18: from Latin lact-, lac milk

Example Sentences

Cheese becomes acidic either through direct acidification or by adding lactic acid-producing bacteria that convert milk sugars into lactic acid.

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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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