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lactic

Pronunciation: /ˈlæktɪk/

The English word “lactic” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from milk.
  2. Relating to, or producing, lactic acid.

Etymology

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

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