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lactate2

Pronunciation: /ˈlakteɪt/

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Definition of lactate

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry

a salt or ester of lactic acid.

Origin:

late 18th century: from lactic + -ate¹

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Definition of lactate in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

lactalbumin
lactam
lactarius
lactase
lactate ¹
lactate ²
lactation
lacteal
lactescent
lactic
lactic acid

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