lactic

Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to milk; procured from sour milk or whey; as, lactic acid; lactic fermentation, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

milky galactic milch milk drink dairy beverage deciduous bakery bracing confectionery broadleaf drinkable astringent astronomic
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Related terms

lactation lactate

Phrases with the word

cream soured by lactic acid bacteria lactic ferment d-lactic acid l-lactic acid lactic acid bacterium lactic acid concentration

Examples

As is known, the sugar molecule as it passes through lactic acid can easily be split by purely chemical means. Eduard Buchner

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A diversity of yeasts then accumulate in sufficient numbers to help complete the fermentation alongside the lactic acid bacteria. Source: Internet

And if you’re looking for a gentle way to get rid of dark spots, this vegan formula includes a gentle, but effective blend of lactic, glycolic, azelaic, and kojic acids. Source: Internet

As there is very little acid produced by the yeast fermentation, lactic, acetic, or citric acid is often added to the fermentation stage to stabilize the process. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lactescence lactescency lactescent lactic acid lactic acid bacterium lactic acid concentration