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lactate1

Pronunciation: /lakˈteɪt/
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Definition of lactate

verb

[no object]
  • (of a female mammal) secrete milk: (as adjective lactating)a concentrated dog food for lactating bitches

Origin:

late 19th century: back-formation from lactation

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Definition of lactate in the US English dictionary
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