lactose

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Noun lactose has 1 sense

lactose, milk sugar - a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk; "cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose"
--₁ is a kind of disaccharide

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Lactose

Description:

Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products. It is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose. Lactose is the main carbohydrate in milk and provides energy for the body.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

The sugar found in milk and dairy products.

Usages:

Lactose can be used in the following ways:

As a noun: "Too much lactose can cause digestive issues in people who are lactose intolerant."

Sample Sentence:

"She avoids consuming lactose as she is lactose intolerant."

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