lactate

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Pronunciation

• (British, noun) IPA: /ˈlæk.teɪt/
• (British, verb) IPA: /lækˈteɪt/
• (America, noun, verb) IPA: /ˈlæk.teɪt/

Verb

lactate (lactates, present participle lactating; past and past participle lactated)

1. (intransitive) To secrete or produce milk

Related terms

• lactic
• lactose

Noun

lactate (plural lactates)

1. (chemistry) Any salt or ester of lactic acid
2. Ellipsis of lactate ion

Related terms

• lactic
• lactose

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