2. Lacteal; conveying chyle; as, lacteous vessels.

Lac"te*ous*ly, adv. In a lacteous manner; after the manner of milk.

Lac*tes"cence (?), n. [Cf. F. lactescence.] 1. The state or quality of

producing milk, or milklike juice; resemblance to milk; a milky color.

This lactescence does commonly ensue when . . . fair water is

suddenly poured upon the solution.

Boyle.

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