malolactic
ma·lo·lac·tic
adj \ˌma-lō-ˈlak-tik, ˌmā-\Definition of MALOLACTIC
: relating to or involved in the bacterial conversion of malic acid to lactic acid in wine <malolactic fermentation>
Origin of MALOLACTIC
malic + -o- + lactic
First Known Use: 1908
Rhymes with MALOLACTIC
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