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Definition of: lactic
(lak′tik) adjective
1. Of, pertaining to, or derived from milk.
2. Chem. Designating a limpid sirupy acid, lactic acid, C3H6O3, with a very bitter taste, contained in sour milk, and the result of lactic fermentation in many compounds.
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