lactate

1 of 2

noun

lac·​tate ˈlak-ˌtāt How to pronounce lactate (audio)
: 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

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Noun
On top of that, most studies used magnesium lactate or magnesium oxide supplements, which may also minimize symptoms of anxiety, according to the 2017 review. Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 3 Sep. 2023 Endurance athletes know that hard exercise triggers a rise in lactate in their muscles, but that’s just one example among many: by one count, at least 196 metabolites rise or fall after a workout. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2023 In addition to temperature and pH, the bandage's biosensor monitors levels of ammonium, glucose, lactate and uric acid; together these measurements provide information about inflammation, infection and stage of healing. Simon Makin, Scientific American, 28 June 2023 To help get rid of flakes, look for a lotion with ammonium lactate or alpha-hydroxy acid. Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 20 June 2023 The other benefit of using RPE to guide the intensity of your runs is that different effort levels correlate to heart rate and lactate concentrations, which are often used to distinguish between different training zones. Chris Johnson, Outside Online, 10 Feb. 2023 New Scientist's Matthew Sparkes reports that the new sensors, described in a paper published this week in the journal Joule, soak up a compound present in human sweat called lactate with a patch of foam that contains an enzyme that oxidizes the lactate to generate electricity. Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 July 2021 Researchers already knew most of the break-down of lactate happens in the liver. Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2019 Magnesium lactate is lactose-free, contrary to popular thought, and is known to be gentle on the stomach. Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 15 May 2023
Verb
Some people may have concerns about using these products around young children or pregnant or lactating people. Steven Rowe, Health, 28 Aug. 2023 Both pregnant gray whales and lactating gray whales who feed off the Oregon Coast consume up to 21 million plastic microparticles per day. Will Stephenson, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023 Hormones undergo great shifts, as well, to prepare the body for birth and the ability to lactate. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2023 Pregnant and lactating women should slightly increase their daily intake to support fetal and infant health. Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2023 What's more, nursing babies can react to something in their lactating parent's diet. Nicole Harris, Parents, 17 July 2023 According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, eating less than 1,800 calories a day while lactating could reduce the amount of milk your body produces.6 Focusing on trying to lose weight while breastfeeding could also cause long-term issues as well. Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 13 July 2023 Colostrum, which is the first milk produced by lactating mammals, contains immunoglobulins that can help strengthen our bodies natural defenses. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023 What is Post-Weaning Depression? Post-weaning depression is a term used to describe depression that can occur after a lactating individual stops breastfeeding. Parents Editors, Parents, 22 June 2023 See More

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of lactate was circa 1794

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Cite this Entry

“Lactate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lactate. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.

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 How to pronounce lactate (audio)
: a salt or ester of lactic acid

lactate

2 of 2 intransitive verb
lactated; lactating
: to secrete milk

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