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Lactate Definition & Meaning

lactate
noun
  1. a salt or ester of lactic acid
verb
  1. give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"

"Lactate" in song lyrics

See how lactate is used in real songs:

  • "I dictate while most MC's lactate"
    Brother Ali f/ Slug — Missing Teeth
  • "I'm sick, make a crack mother lactate"
    Celph Titled f/ Highcollide, Paradox — You Ain't Seen It Comin'
  • "lyrics so pregnant we lactate"
    Fatlip f/ Chali 2na — Today's Your Day (Wachugonedu)

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Frequently asked questions

What does lactate mean?
a salt or ester of lactic acid give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"
What part of speech is lactate?
Lactate is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does lactate have?
Lactate has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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