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Noun
This includes magnesium aspartate, citrate, lactate, and chloride.—Patricia Mikula, Health, 28 Apr. 2025 That’s not just being persnickety about terminology: lactate and hydrogen ions behave differently than lactic acid would.—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 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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