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Lactic

Definition

adjective

(1) Of, relating to, or obtained from sour milk or whey.

(2) Of, pertaining to, or involving the production of lactic acid, as lactic fermentation.


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Word origin: From Latin lactis (“‘of milk’”), genitive form of lac (“‘milk’”).
Related forms: lactate (noun or verb), lactation (noun)

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by keetner
Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:22 pm
 
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by Carrieo
Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:12 pm
 
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Why is my negative control showing results?

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by ilovebiology77
Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:11 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
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by ilovebiology77
Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:56 pm
 
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Topic: Are there any pH indicators which can kill bacteria?
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What is the positive control and negative control?

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by JorgeLobo
Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:48 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: What is the positive control and negative control?
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