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Noun
Using a scalable synthesis based on iron lactate, the team introduced metallic iron nanoparticles into the carbon framework of the hollow spheres.—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026 Altitude Chambers As a result of physiological adaptations in response to decreased oxygen (known as hypoxia), altitude training can increase strength, VO2 max, power output, and lactate threshold.—Chelsey Stone, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
None of the 24 female bears were reported to be lactating, which is a sign a female bear recently gave birth.—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 Cardozo added that all milking operations have ceased, and some beef and non-lactating dairy cattle are still grazing.—Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lactate
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Etymology
Verb
Latin lactatus, past participle of lactare, from lact-, lac