How to Use lactic in a Sentence

lactic

adjective

• The bourbon is creamy and lactic on the nose and slightly savory.
  — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 May 2022
• It was found that the ants contained lactic and acetic acid bacteria.
  — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
• The dish had hardly a hint of sweetness at all beyond the butter’s lactic tang.
  — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
• 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
• The most common types of acid in wine are tartaric, malic, lactic, and citric.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2023
• 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
• 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
• The cleanser features a blend of lactic and glycolic acids, with the latter being my initial concern.
  — Sara Miranda, Allure, 21 Oct. 2021
• Boise National Forest views are well worth the lactic-acid onslaught.
  — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 24 Jan. 2022
• 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
• 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
• This has plenty of them, from lactic to glycolic, citric, hyaluronic, and salicylic acid.
  — Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The bacteria begin chomping down on lactose, converting it to lactic acid.
  — Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 July 2017
• 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
• It’s meant to mimic the sweet, lactic taste of a Taiwanese duoduo that Chen has seen Chang chug down countless times.
  — Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
• 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
• 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
• The cinnamon isn’t overpowering and the whey powder has a subtle lactic mustiness.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Dec. 2022
• 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
• Citric and lactic acids buff dry flakes and coconut surfactants clean, allowing jojoba oil and glycerin to draw in moisture.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• The formula also features alpha hydroxy acids—lactic and glycolic acids—and squalane and niacinamide to hydrate and calm the skin.
  — Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
• 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
• It gets blended, strained, and combined with Boatyard vodka for a martini that’s silky, floral, and slightly lactic.
  — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
• When choosing yours, look for alpha7 or beta hydroxy acids, such as glycolic, lactic, or salicylic acids8.
  — Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 2 July 2019
• 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, 19 Feb. 2025
• 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, 19 Feb. 2025
• The pads are loaded with glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids to minimize pore blockage, brightening skin all the while.
  — Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024