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LACTATE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Lactate.

Lactate - as a noun

A salt or ester of lactic acid

Lactate - as a verb

Give suck to

Example: "The wetnurse suckled the infant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breastfeedgive sucknursesucklewet-nurse

Example Sentences

"She always lactates heavily after giving birth."
"The mother's breasts began to lactate as her baby cried for milk."
"The nurse explained how to lactate properly using a breast pump."
"Some women may lactate even if they have never been pregnant."
"The hormones in her body started causing her to lactate."
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Word Game Points

Is LACTATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lactate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LACTATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LACTATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lactate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LACTATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LACTATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lactate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LACTATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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