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)

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

Derived terms

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Translations

of, relating to, or derived from milk

Esperanto: lakta
Manx: bainnagh

Portuguese: láctico, lático (Brazil)
Spanish: láctico (es), lácteo (es)

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