Lactate is one of the substances produced by cells as the body turns food into energy (cell metabolism). Depending on pH, it is sometimes present in the form of lactic acid.
15 Terrible Baby Name Meanings. Olivia. The story: Olivia was first used as a girl's name in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. While according to Latin interpretation it simply means olive branch, Olivia is also known as a feminine version of Oliverâwhich means, yes, elf army.
Shakespeare may have derived the name from the olive tree, a feminine form of Oliver, or the medieval form of the name. Bubbly and bright, the name Olivia did not start to see true popularity until the 20th century where it was the name of a character in the popular TV series The Waltons.The name has remained in the public eye due to popularity of stars like Olivia de Havilland and Olivia Newton-John.ubbly and bright, the name Olivia did not start to see true popularity until the 20th century where it was the name of a character in the popular TV series The Waltons. The name has remained in the public eye due to popularity of stars like Olivia de Havilland and Olivia Newton-John.