ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lactic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈlæktɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Lactic is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or derived from milk.

Meaning

Of, relating to, or derived from milk.

More Meanings

  1. (biochemistry) Relating to, or producing, lactic acid.

Example Sentences

lactic fermentation
In the morning the blood was crowded with commuters, the glucose peons, lactic and ureic sanitation workers, hemoglobinous deliverymen carrying loads of freshly brewed oxygen in their dented vans, […]

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lactate, bacterial, bacteria, milklike, dairy, lacteal.

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