lac

Meanings

• noun

  A type of container or vessel used to store liquids, especially milk or wine.

• noun

  In biology, lac is a protein found on the surface of some bacteria that allows them to agglutinate (clump together) in the presence of specific antibodies or lectins.

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Pronunciation

1. /læk/
   
   
   
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2. /lɑːk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lac
lack , beach , reach

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Variants

List of all variants of lac that leads to same result
lac , lacs , lakh , lack , lacks , Lac Mai-Ndombe , Fond du Lac , Lake Leopold II , Mai-Ndombe , Lac , Lac Saint-Jean , Lake Saint-Jean , Saint-Jean , Lake , Grand Lac , Tonle Sap

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Etymology

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The word 'lac' comes from the Old French word 'lac', meaning 'milk' or 'lake'. It is also related to the Latin word 'lacus', meaning 'lake' or 'pool'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lac' is also used as a prefix in chemistry to denote a substance that forms a protective coating, such as lacquer or lacquerware.

2. The lac bug is a small insect that produces a resin used to make lac, a type of dye. The insect is also known as the 'lacca' or 'lac-producing' bug.

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Related Concepts

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1. lacquer: A type of varnish made from the sap of the lacquer tree. It is known for its high gloss and durability and has been used for centuries to coat furniture, walls, and other objects.

2. lactose intolerance: A condition where the body is unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Symptoms include bloating, diarrhea, and stomach pain.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, lac was used to refer to a type of dye made from the lac bug. This dye was highly valued for its deep red color and was used to color textiles and cosmetics. Lac was also used in religious ceremonies and as a symbol of wealth and power.

How to Memorize "lac"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, round container made of metal or clay, used to store milk or wine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lac' with the image of a cow giving milk into a large container.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Lac is a large container for liquids, especially milk' to remember the meaning of the word.

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