Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

milt

noun

/mɪlt/

Definition

The sperm-containing fluid produced by male fish.

Examples

During spawning season, male salmon release milt into the water to fertilize the female’s eggs.
The milt of the male fish is often collected for aquaculture purposes.
He observed the milt dispersing in the water as the fish spawned.

Meaning

Milt is primarily associated with the reproductive process in male fish, where it is released to fertilize the eggs of female fish. This substance contains sperm and is crucial for fish reproduction.