Lactose
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlæk.təʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lactose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.
Word Forms
- lactoses
Synonyms for lactose
Depending on context, synonyms include lactobiose.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monohydrate, allergic, maldigestion, fermenter, ferment, whole.
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