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Lactobutyrometer
  1. An instrument for determining the amount of butter fat contained in a given sample of milk.
Lactodensimeter
  1. A form of hydrometer, specially graduated, for finding the density of milk, and thus discovering whether it has been mixed with water or some of the cream has been removed.
Lactometer
  1. An instrument for estimating the purity or richness of milk, as a measuring glass, a specific gravity bulb, or other apparatus.
Lactone
  1. One of a series of organic compounds, being cyclic esters which may be regarded as anhydrides of certain hydroxy acids. In general, they are colorless liquids, having a weak aromatic odor. They are so called because the typical lactone is derived from lactic acid.
Lactonic
  1. Of, pertaining to, or derived from, a lactone.
Lactoprotein
  1. A peculiar albuminous body considered a normal constituent of milk.
Lactory
  1. Lactiferous.
Lactoscope
  1. An instrument for estimating the amount of cream contained in milk by ascertaining its relative opacity.
Lactucarium
  1. The inspissated juice of the common lettuce, sometimes used as a substitute for opium.
Lactucic
  1. Pertaining to, or derived from, the juice of the Lactuca virosa; -- said of certain acids.