Meanings
nounlactylate (plural lactylates)
plural lactylates
- chemistryAny salt or ester of a lactylic acid.
So I believe there is still an argument to be made for sodium stearoyl lactylate, dicalcium phosphate, ammonium sulfate and ammonium chloride — and not just for cleaning the bathroom.
2007 April 25, Alex Witchel, “A Soft Spot for the Anti-Artisanal”, in New York Times
Origin
From lactylic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
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