adjective
lactic
Relating to lactic acid.
Lactic acid gives fermented foods like yogurt their tangy taste.
Etymology
The Latin word means milk. Lactic acid received its name from its discovery in sour milk, and the adjective identifies its relation to that acid.
In context
lactic acid which is the softer acid found in milk
More examples
- Lactic acid bacteria help turn cabbage into sauerkraut.
- This skin cream contains lactic acid.
- Severe oxygen shortages can lead to lactic acidosis.
Forms
lactate noun — A salt or ester of lactic acid.