Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lacto
Prefix
/ˈlæk.toʊ/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘milk’ or ‘related to milk’.
Examples
- Lactose is the sugar found in milk.
- The lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products.
- Lactic acid is produced in the fermentation of milk.
Meaning
Lacto is often used to refer to substances derived from milk or to denote a relationship with milk.
Synonyms
- Milk
- Dairy
- 乳 (Niu)
