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lacteal

adjective

/ˈlæk.ti.əl/

Meaning

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.

milky, creamy, whitish, dairy, chylous

clear, dark, transparent

lacteal vessels, lacteal system, lacteal absorption, lacteal fluid

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Showing good manners and respect towards others.

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable