How to Use lactic in a Sentence
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The bourbon is creamy and lactic on the nose and slightly savory.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 May 2022
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In other words, running at a constant pace that does not cause lactic build-up in the muscles.
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 3 Mar. 2022
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The cheese has low acidity and the right amount of salt to be able to perceive the lactic notes of the cheese without losing the sensation of freshness.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 May 2022
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The cheese master is the only one who can enhance and flavor the lactic bacteria. .
—John Mariani, Forbes, 13 May 2021
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The most common types of acid in wine are tartaric, malic, lactic, and citric.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2023
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Goat cheese has a more assertive flavor, and the ayib adds a nice lactic element to the dish without taking over.
—Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2020
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The cleanser features a blend of lactic and glycolic acids, with the latter being my initial concern.
—Sara Miranda, Allure, 21 Oct. 2021
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Boise National Forest views are well worth the lactic-acid onslaught.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 24 Jan. 2022
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There’s always at least one super-sour, lactic-acid-fermented pickle in the bowl.
—Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 3 June 2020
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Several beer styles use a lactic fermentation, but the gose is set apart by the addition of salt.
—Matt Allyn, Popular Mechanics, 18 Oct. 2016
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The mix of retinol, urea, lactic and glycolic acid is great for exfoliating, smoothing, and evening out my body's skin tone.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
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Two popular forms of AHAs are lactic and glycolic acids.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
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Alpha hydroxy acids, like the glycolic and lactic acids in this cleanser, help to remove dead skin that accumulates on the surface of your skin.
—Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 27 Jan. 2023
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Moisturize your feet at least twice a day (look for products that contain lactic acid or uric acid to keep callouses at bay), and pop on a pair of cotton socks.
—Amy Capetta, Woman's Day, 12 June 2017
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On the palate was an intriguing mélange of that yellow apple and hazelnut, but also with savory herbs, and a lactic quality that was not quite cream, but, yet, was creamy.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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A secondary zeroing in occurs in the form of lactic acid, which is the by-product of muscle firing, or exercising.
—Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, 10 July 2017
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Glycolic and lactic acids, effective and safe chemical exfoliants, lift and loosen dead skin cells that can clog pores and lead to acne and dull skin.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022
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And last, there are the exfoliators to remove the pigment that’s already on your skin, such as glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 July 2020
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The sharp acidity of wild yeasts and lactic bacteria can make beers without backbone biting and sharp, but the rich notes of dark grain provide balancing depth.
—William Bostwick, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2018
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Each pad is packed with glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids to help exfoliate on the surface of your skin and inside the pores to keep away blockages that could lead to acne.
—Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 27 Jan. 2023
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Aside from the regional attraction, dry cider has a strong affinity for the rich, sharp lactic flavors of the cheese, especially with eggs and bacon.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2019
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Yet, everyday cooks don’t need to read a lactic science paper to understand how to make chichi butter choices.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 21 June 2019
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Glycolic and lactic acids are the gentlest, most acid-mantle-friendly exfoliators, but try to limit use to only once of twice a week.
—April Long, Town & Country, 28 May 2020
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Anise notes, creamy and lactic, a pleasant and not overdone interpretation of Sonoma Chard.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
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This exfoliating treatment sloughs away dirt, dead skin, and excess oil with its blend of lactic and salicylic acids.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Apr. 2022
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This has plenty of them, from lactic to glycolic, citric, hyaluronic, and salicylic acid.
—Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
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The cinnamon isn’t overpowering and the whey powder has a subtle lactic mustiness.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Dec. 2022
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Gmyrek recommends these pads, which contain both glycolic and lactic acids as well as lemon peel, which has a brightening effect.
—Rebecca Deczynski, Health.com, 24 Feb. 2021
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Step 1: Use the lactic, glycolic and mandelic acid peel that instantly sweeps away dead skin cells across multiple layers.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 May 2024
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Evidence suggests that metformin may increase the risk of a potentially fatal condition called lactic acidosis, which is a buildup of lactic acid in the blood.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2023
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