lactate

1 of 2

noun

lac·​tate ˈlak-ˌtāt 

: a salt or ester of lactic acid

lactate

2 of 2

verb

lactated; lactating

intransitive verb

: to secrete milk

Examples of lactate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Biomarkers from their blood showed elevated levels of metabolic molecules such as lactate, which indicate faulty mitochondrial performance and correlate with anxiety. — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

Players will also breathe in molecular hydrogen — used to lower stress and lactate levels — through a nasal cannula. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Verb

Pregnant or lactating people should limit caffeine to 200 mg daily. — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026

At the health facility, Amina offers antenatal and postnatal care services, supports safe deliveries, conducts nutrition awareness sessions and ensures pregnant and lactating women receive essential medicines and vitamins. — Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Latin lactatus, past participle of lactare, from lact-, lac

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1794, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing lactate

• lactate dehydrogenase

Rhymes for lactate

• tractate

Kids Definition

lactate

verb

lac·​tate

ˈlak-ˌtāt

lactated; lactating

: to give off milk

lactation

lak-ˈtā-shən

noun

Medical Definition

lactate

1 of 2 noun

lac·​tate ˈlak-ˌtāt 

: a salt or ester of lactic acid

lactate

2 of 2 intransitive verb

lactated; lactating

: to secrete milk