Associations to the word «Lactic»

Wiktionary

LACTIC, adjective. Of, relating to, or derived from milk
LACTIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) 2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH3.CHOH.CO2H), a syrupy liquid, soluble in water; found in milk, wine and many fruits; used as a food additive and in many industrial applications.

Dictionary definition

LACTIC, adjective. Of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey); "lactic acid"; "lactic fermentation".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats