lactic

[ lak-tik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or obtained from milk.

lactic

/ ˈlæktɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or derived from milk

Other Words From

• non·lactic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lactic¹

First recorded in 1780–90; lact- + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of lactic¹

C18: from Latin lact-, lac milk

Example Sentences

L. reuteri, or LR, typically resides in the digestive tract, where it generates lactic acid.

From Science Daily

As the lactic bit late on, England, outscored by 23 points in the final 20 minutes of matches so far this year, could not maintain their line speed.

From BBC

“Cupping helps the body to detox that lactic acid and get it moved out of the area so that soreness can be relieved.”

From Salon

She had gritted her teeth through the final metres of the race, the lactic building with every stride, years of hurt channelled into every stride.

From BBC

Because the thin air at altitude did not allow enough oxygen to be absorbed by the body, lactic acid was produced earlier, and at slower speeds, leading to poor muscular recovery.

From Los Angeles Times