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lactate

/ˈlækteɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does lactate mean?

noun

A salt or ester of lactic acid, or a compound that is metabolized to lactic acid in the body. In biochemistry, the end product of anaerobic glycolysis.

Example

"The lactate in the athlete's blood was a sign of intense physical exertion."

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