lactinate

/ˈlæktɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into lactate, or to convert into lactic acid.

“The intense physical activity caused my muscles to lactinate during the exercise.”

2. noun

a type of enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid.

“The lactinate enzyme plays a crucial role in anaerobic respiration.”

Synonyms

  • lacticize
  • lactify

Antonyms

  • decarboxylate
  • oxidize