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Noun
When the scientists blocked the ability of the melanoma cells to suck up this lactate, metastatic disease in the mice was reduced.—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 Calcium gluconate and calcium lactate are also available compounds but provide less elemental calcium.—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
People who are pregnant or lactating should generally avoid the keto diet due to potential risks and complications.—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025 People who are pregnant or lactating have increased magnesium needs.—Johna Burdeos, Health, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lactate
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Etymology
Verb
Latin lactatus, past participle of lactare, from lact-, lac
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