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Noun
Previous research involved encapsulating calcium lactate, nutrients, and spores in lightweight aggregates and/or capsules.—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026 The researchers concluded the sharks with CECs showed altered triglycerides, urea and lactate levels.—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Pregnant or lactating people should limit caffeine to 200 mg daily.—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026 Mama bear was down with pneumonia and was too malnourished to lactate.—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lactate
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Verb
Latin lactatus, past participle of lactare, from lact-, lac