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Noun
The usual assumption is that baking soda is most effective in events lasting between one and ten minutes, which generate the highest lactate levels.—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 28 Aug. 2024 Then the breakdown of muscle glycogen that produces energy also results in the making of lactate plus a hydrogen ion.—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
Concentrations of the hormone rose as mice began to lactate, and fell after weaning.—Bycatherine Offord, science.org, 10 July 2024 For example, some lactating parents can get their first postpartum period much earlier or much later than six months.—Christin Perry, Parents, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for lactate
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Verb
Latin lactatus, past participle of lactare, from lact-, lac
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