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Webster 1913 Edition

Lactic

Lac′tic

,
Adj.
[L.
lac
,
lactis
, milk: cf. F.
lactique
. See
Lacteal
, and cf.
Galactic
.]
(Physiol. Chem.)
Of or pertaining to milk; procured from sour milk or whey;
as,
lactic
acid;
lactic
fermentation, etc.

Webster 1828 Edition

Lactic

LAC'TIC

,
Adj.
Pertaining to milk, or procured from sour milk or whey; as the lactic acid.

Definition 2024

lactic

lactic

English

Adjective

lactic ‎(comparative more lactic, superlative most lactic)

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from milk

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Translations

Etymology

From Latin lactis ‎(“of milk”), genitive form of lac ‎(“milk”).

Pronunciation

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

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