lactate — to produce milk in the mammary glands
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to produce milk in the mammary glands
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlækteɪt/
Example Sentences
- The new mother was worried she wouldn't be able to lactate properly.
- Even male cats can lactate under certain hormonal conditions.
- The sports drink contained calcium lactate for better absorption.
lactate
VERB[/ˈlækteɪt/]
to produce milk in the mammary glands
Cow producing milk for farmer
When hormones activate, new mothers lactate - time to celebrate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Lactate derives from Latin lac, meaning 'milk'. The Romans recognized the importance of dairy products and created terminology related to milk and lactation, which later expanded into scientific and medical contexts.
Breakdown
lac- (milk, from Latin lac) + -ate (verb suffix, indicating chemical compound or action related to the root).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new mother was worried she wouldn't be able to lactate properly.”
“Even male cats can lactate under certain hormonal conditions.”
“The sports drink contained calcium lactate for better absorption.”
“The cow refused to lactate until she heard her favorite classical music.”
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