Lactic is an adjective used in sciencethe study of the natural world using experiments and observations and food contexts to describe something that comes from milk or is relatedconnected with or having a connection to another thing to milk, especially sour milk or wheythe watery part left after milk curdles or is made into cheese.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈlæktɪk/
Easy pronunciation: LAK-tik (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Milk-related; refers to milk, especially sour milk or whey.
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Lactic Meaning
related to milk
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of or relating to or obtained from milk, especially sour milk or whey
Example: Lactic acid is found in fermented foods and in the body after hard exercise.
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse lactic with lactose. Lactic refers to milk or milk-related substances, while lactose is the sugar in milk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lactic mean?
Lactic means related to milk, especially sour milk or whey.
What is a lactic example?
Lactic acid is a common example of a word using lactic.
Are there common synonyms for lactic?
There are no strong everyday synonyms for lactic in the supplied data.
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