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Noun
The researchers inserted genes for a lactate-polymerizing enzyme (LPE) into the bacteria.—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 Instead, opt for deli meats that contain natural nitrates and nitrites and natural additives (such as plant extracts or organic acids like lactate) that can help fight the growth of harmful bacteria.—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends COVID-19 vaccination for infants as young as six months, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant and lactating women.—Flavia Mangan Colgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025 As a result, many of the more than 170,000 Haitians who have been forcefully returned are pregnant or lactating women, as well as children and newborns.—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lactate
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Latin lactatus, past participle of lactare, from lact-, lac
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