Pronunciation: /ˈlækˌteɪt/
noun a salt or ester of lactic acid
A1 Milk contains lactate, which gives it a slightly sour taste.
A2 Yogurt is a dairy product that is made by fermenting milk with lactate-producing bacteria.
B1 Athletes often experience muscle soreness due to the accumulation of lactate during intense exercise.
B2 The doctor ordered a blood test to measure the levels of lactate in the patient's body.
C1 Lactate threshold is an important concept in sports science, as it indicates the point at which lactate production exceeds clearance.
C2 Researchers are studying the role of lactate in cancer metabolism and its potential as a target for new therapies.
verb to produce or secrete milk sugar (lactose) in the mammary glands
A1 I lactate milk from cows.
A2 The baby animals lactate from their mothers.
B1 Some people are lactose intolerant and cannot easily lactate dairy products.
B2 Athletes often lactate during intense exercise as a result of increased muscle activity.
C1 The process of lactating involves the production and secretion of milk from mammary glands.
C2 Certain mammals, such as humans and cows, have evolved to lactate to nourish their young.
formal Lactate is produced in the muscles during intense exercise.
informal I heard that lactate buildup can make your muscles sore after a tough workout.
slang My legs were burning from all the lactate during that workout.
figurative The team's performance started to lactate as they approached the end of the game.
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