lactic

English

Etymology

From Latin lactis (“of milk”), genitive form of lac (“milk”), with the suffix -ic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlæktɪk/
• Rhymes: -æktɪk

Adjective

lactic (not comparable)

1. Of, relating to, or derived from milk
2. (biochemistry, of fermentation) That produces lactic acid

Derived terms

• heterolactic
• lactic acid

Related terms

• lactate
• lactation

Translations

of, relating to, or derived from milk

• Bulgarian: млечен (bg) (mlečen)
• Esperanto: lakta
• Manx: bainnagh
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• Portuguese: láctico, lático (Brazil)
• Spanish: láctico (es), lácteo (es)