Lactic
/ˈlæktɪk/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of, relating to, or derived from milk. not-comparable
- 2 Relating to, or producing, lactic acid. not-comparable
"lactic fermentation"
Adjective
- 1 of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey) wordnet
Example
More examples"Are you taking lactic acid bacilli regularly?"
Etymology
From Latin lactis (“of milk”), genitive form of lac (“milk”), with the suffix -ic.