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lactic
adjective lac·tic \ˈlak-tik\
Definition of LACTIC
1
a : of or relating to milk b : obtained from sour milk or whey
2
: involving the production of lactic acid
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First Known Use of LACTIC
1790
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lactic
adjective lac·tic \ˈlak-tik\
Medical Definition of LACTIC
1
a : of or relating to milk b : obtained from sour milk or whey
2
: involving the production of lactic acid <lactic fermentation>
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