Lactate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlæk.teɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Lactate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To secrete or produce milk.
Meaning
(intransitive) To secrete or produce milk.
More Meanings
- (chemistry) Any salt or ester of lactic acid.
- Ellipsis of lactate ion.
Word Forms
- lactates
- lactating
- lactated
Synonyms for lactate
Depending on context, synonyms include suck, suckle, nurse, breastfeed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include breastfeed, suckle, suck, nurse, lactic, milk.
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