lactate
/ˈlækteɪt/
verb
- To produce milk, especially in female mammals after giving birth.
- Some mothers find it challenging to lactate enough for their baby.
- The cow began to lactate after her calf was born.
- Most female mammals lactate to feed their young.
noun
- A salt or ester of lactic acid, produced in muscles during intense exercise and often associated with muscle fatigue.
- The athlete's lactate levels were measured during the training session.
- Lactate buildup can cause a burning sensation in your muscles.
- When you exercise hard, your muscles produce lactate as a byproduct.