랙깍지벌레가 분비하는 천연 수지로 바니시나 염료의 원료가 된다.
A resinous substance secreted by the lac insect, used in making varnishes, shellac, and dyes.
예문:
"The traditional craftsman preferred using natural lac for the furniture finish."
"Lac is harvested from trees where the insects form a protective crust."
인도 등지에서 사용하는 수량 단위로 10만을 의미한다.
A unit in the Indian numbering system equal to one hundred thousand (100,000).
예문:
"The company reported a profit of ten lacs of rupees this quarter."
"A lac of people gathered in the square to hear the announcement."
박테리아의 락토오스 대사 또는 이와 관련된 유전적 요인을 나타낸다.
Relating to the genetic factors or operon involved in the metabolism of lactose in bacteria.
예문:
"The lac operon is a classic model for understanding gene expression."
"Scientists identified a mutation in the lac gene that prevented lactose breakdown."