What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lactifying
Example
The cow is lactifying and will soon produce milk. [lactifying: verb]
Example
Lactifying hormones stimulate milk production in the mammary glands. [lactifying: present participle]
milking
Example
I need to go milk the cows before breakfast. [milking: verb]
Example
Milking machines have made the process of collecting milk more efficient. [milking: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Milking is more commonly used than lactifying in everyday language, especially in the context of dairy farming and milk production.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lactifying and milking?
Lactifying is a more formal term than milking, which is used in both formal and informal contexts.
