lactic
adjective/ˈlæktɪk/
Frequency rank: #14,218 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or derived from milk, especially referring to the acid produced in muscles during exercise.
Example sentence
After the intense workout, she felt lactic acid building up in her tired muscles.
Synonyms & related words
- milk-derived
- lacteal
- dairy
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