Past tense of lactate
regular verb
The past tense of lactate is lactated. The past participle is also lactated.
Forms of lactate
| Base form (V1) | lactate /lækˈteɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | lactated |
| Past participle (V3) | lactated |
| Present participle | lactating |
| Third person singular | lactates |
Meaning of lactate
- verb To secrete or produce milk.
- noun Any salt or ester of lactic acid.
Questions about the past tense of lactate
- What is the past tense of lactate?
- The past tense of lactate is lactated.
- What is the past participle of lactate?
- The past participle of lactate is lactated.
- Is lactate a regular or irregular verb?
- Lactate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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