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lac⋅tic

[lak-tik]
–adjective
of, pertaining to, or obtained from milk.

Origin:
1780–90; lact- + -ic
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lac·tic   (lāk'tĭk)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or derived from milk.
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Main Entry: lac·tic
Pronunciation: 'lak-tik
Function: adjective
1 a : of or relating to milk b : obtained from sour milk orwhey
2 : involving the production of lactic acid <lactic fermentation>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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lactic lac·tic (lāk'tĭk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or derived from milk.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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