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Noun
The usual assumption is that baking soda is most effective in events lasting between one and ten minutes, which generate the highest lactate levels.—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 28 Aug. 2024 Then the breakdown of muscle glycogen that produces energy also results in the making of lactate plus a hydrogen ion.—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
The recommended adequate intake of chromium for adults who are not pregnant or lactating ranges from 20-35 micrograms per day.1
Chromium is considered safe in doses of up to 200 micrograms daily for up to six months.—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 20 Nov. 2024 Concentrations of the hormone rose as mice began to lactate, and fell after weaning.—Bycatherine Offord, science.org, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for lactate
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Latin lactatus, past participle of lactare, from lact-, lac
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