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

Meaning of "lactic" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LACTIC

From Latin lact-, lac milk.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LACTIC

lactic  [ˈlæktɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LACTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lactic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES LACTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of lactic in the English dictionary

The definition of lactic in the dictionary is relating to or derived from milk.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LACTIC


anaphylactic
ˌænəfɪˈlæktɪk
anticlimactic
ˌæntɪklaɪˈmæktɪk
catallactic
ˌkætəˈlæktɪk
chemoprophylactic
ˌkɛməʊˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk
chiropractic
ˌkaɪrəˈpræktɪk
didactic
dɪˈdæktɪk
extragalactic
ˌɛkstrəɡəˈlæktɪk
galactic
ɡəˈlæktɪk
hypallactic
ˌhaɪpəˈlæktɪk
intergalactic
ˌɪntəɡəˈlæktɪk
intragalactic
ˌɪntrəɡəˈlæktɪk
metagalactic
ˌmetəɡəˈlæktɪk
parallactic
ˌpærəˈlæktɪk
phylactic
fɪˈlæktɪk
practic
ˈpræktɪk
prophylactic
ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk
stalactic
stəˈlæktɪk
syntactic
sɪnˈtæktɪk
tactic
ˈtæktɪk
trophallactic
ˌtrɒfəˈlæktɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LACTIC

lactate
lactation
lactation tetany
lactational
lactationally
lacteal
lacteally
lacteous
lactescence
lactescent
lactic acid
lactiferous
lactiferousness
lactific
lactifluous
lactivism
lactivist
lacto-ovo-vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
lactobacilli

WORDS THAT END LIKE LACTIC

apractic
arctic
atactic
ataractic
autodidactic
chemotactic
delaying tactic
emphractic
heliotactic
hydrotactic
hypotactic
isotactic
malolactic
nondidactic
paratactic
phonotactic
phototactic
stereotactic
syndiotactic
thigmotactic
undidactic

Synonyms and antonyms of lactic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lactic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LACTIC

Find out the translation of lactic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lactic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lactic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乳酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

láctico
570 millions of speakers

English

lactic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लैक्टिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اللبنيك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

молочная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

láctico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দুগ্ধজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lactique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Laktik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Milch-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

乳酸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

젖산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Laktik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lactic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லாக்டிக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुधचा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

laktik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lattico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mlekowego
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

молочна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lactic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γαλακτικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

melksuur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mjölksyra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

melkesyre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lactic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LACTIC»

The term «lactic» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.159 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LACTIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lactic

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2 QUOTES WITH «LACTIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lactic.
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Eduard Buchner
As is known, the sugar molecule as it passes through lactic acid can easily be split by purely chemical means.
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Jenson Button
You're pulling 4-5G for a lot of the corners around the lap. We build up lactic acid because there are a lot of vibrations in the car, and you have to have strong legs to hit the brake pedal. We need to be fit to do every lap at 100%.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LACTIC»

Discover the use of lactic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lactic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A History of Lactic Acid Making: A Chapter in the History of ...
A thorough history.
H. Benninga, 1990
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Lactic Acid Bacteria: Microbiological and Functional ...
Topics discussed in the new edition include: Revised taxonomy due to improved insights in genetics and new molecular biological techniques New discoveries related to the mechanisms of lactic acid bacterial metabolism and function An ...
Sampo Lahtinen, Arthur C. Ouwehand, Seppo Salminen, 2011
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Poly(lactic acid): Synthesis, Structures, Properties, ...
This book describes the synthesis, properties, and processing methods of poly(lactic acid) (PLA), an important family of degradable plastics.
Rafael A. Auras, Loong-Tak Lim, Susan E. M. Selke, 2011
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Biodegradable Poly (Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Modification, ...
Highly illustrated, the book introduces systematically the synthesis, physical and chemical modifications, and the latest developments of research and applications of poly (lactic acid) in biomedical materials.The book is intended for ...
Jie Ren, 2011
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Genetics of Lactic Acid Bacteria
Professionals using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for research and/or as working organisms, whether in food and dairy fermentations or in the exciting new field of clinical delivery agents, will find this book invaluable.
B.J. Wood, Philip J. Warner, 2003
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Biotechnology of Lactic Acid Bacteria: Novel Applications
This book is an essential reference for established researchers and scientists, doctoral and post-doctoral students, university professors and instructors, and food technologists working on food microbiology, physiology and biotechnology of ...
Fernanda Mozzi, PhD, Rául R. Raya, Graciela M. Vignolo, PhD, 2010
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Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria: Current Progress in ...
They are also thought to have health-promoting abilities and many are used as probiotics for the prevention, alleviation and treatment of intestinal disorders. This book reviews research in these areas.
Kenji Sonomoto, Atsushi Yokota, 2011
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Lactic Acid Bacteria: Genetics, Metabolism and Applications
Proceedings of the Sixth Symposium on Lactic Acid Bacteria: Genetics, Metabolism and Applications 19-23 September 1999, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
Wil Konings, Otto Kuipers, O.P. Kuipers, 1999
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Lactic Acidosis: New Insights for the Healthcare ...
Lactic Acidosis: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Lactic Acidosis in a compact format.
‎2012
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Lactic Acid Bacteria in Health and Disease
This volume, the first in a series on the lactic acid bacteria, offers a series of reviews by carefully selected experts drawn from several countries.
B.J. Wood, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LACTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lactic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Lab Rat: Fitness Assessment - Velocity: The Seattle Area Cycling Blog
These are equivalent terms for describing the point at which the body produces lactic acid faster than it can be metabolized. Lactate (lactate is ... «seattlepi.com, Jul 15»
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Harness and integrity bosses signal intention to crack down hard on …
... in the 1990s when unscrupulous trainers loaded their animals up with bicarb to stop the build-up of lactic acid and delay muscle fatigue. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
3
Just how does a Chardonnay end up tasting like butter?
... which, according to Google, tart-tasting malic acid converts into softer-tasting lactic acid (yes, I know, a little too much science going on here). «The Pasadena Star-News, Jul 15»
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Simple! | NOLA DEFENDER
Most contain nothing other than sugar sourced lactic acid. fruit juice, sugar, and gum arabic. However, the unorthodox folks behind Vendetta ... «NOLA Defender, Jul 15»
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TANA excellence award to Dr. M.S.Reddy - TeluguPeople.com News
He is widely recognized as an outstanding scientist and leading authority in lactic cultures & Probiotics. Dr. M.S. Reddy is a well-known ... «TeluguPeople, Jul 15»
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Vancouver Island foodie destinations you must try - British Columbia …
... made through the process of lacto-fermentation, where bacteria converts the starches and sugars in the fruits and vegetables into lactic acid, ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
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Steve Podany pitches St. Charles East to summer baseball state …
"After the partial game (Thursday) I just went home and iced, ran a little, got the lactic acid out of my arm and hoped it wouldn't be sore. It wasn't. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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A Taste of the Farm - The Frederick News-Post : Other
Brine-cured foods contain lactic acid, which aids digestion and helps to kill harmful bacteria in the digestive tract. Brine has been used to ... «Frederick News Post, Jul 15»
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A Possible Explanation For The Origins Of Peptides On Earth
An amino acid reacts with a lactic acid dimer an ester-amide exchange reaction. Oligomer elongation occurs by addition of lactic acid and ... «The Biological SCENE, Jul 15»
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Fermented Food Benefits: 9 Reasons To Add Them To Your Diet
"The most common fermentation practice is also known as lactic acid fermentation or lacto-fermentation, where a bacteria slowly decomposes ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»

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