What is another word for lactic?

Pronunciation: [lˈaktɪk] (IPA)

Lactic acid is the compound produced in muscles during exercise that causes fatigue and muscle pain. While the term lactic is often used specifically to describe this compound, there are many other synonyms that can be used as well. Some common alternatives include lactate, lactose, milk sugar, and dairy acid. Other possible synonyms that may be less familiar include galactose, gluconic acid, and pyruvic acid. No matter which term is used, the underlying concept remains the same: lactic acid is a byproduct of biochemical processes that occur within the body during times of stress or exertion, and it can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on overall health and fitness.

Usage examples for Lactic

On the milk diet you take into your system two or three times as much food as you can assimilate, and this is a violation of all my diet rules; but it appears that the bacteria which thrive in milk produce lactic acid, which is not harmful to the system, and if you do not take other foods you may safely keep the system flooded with milk.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
That's a lot of lactic acid to locate and destroy.
"Fair and Warmer"
E. G. von Wald
Even a weak acid, as the lactic acid of sour milk, sets this free, and thus causes the dough to rise.
"An Introduction to Chemical Science"
R.P. Williams

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