Definitions for lactose
ˈlæk toʊslac·tose

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. lactose, milk sugarnoun

   a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk

   "cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose"

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1. lactosenoun

   (Physiol. Chem.) The main sugar present in milk, called also sugar of milk or milk sugar. When isolated pure it is obtained crystalline; it is separable from the whey by evaporation and crystallization. It is a disaccharide with the formula C12H22O11, being chemically 4-(

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lactosenoun

   The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, CHO, (a product of glucose and galactose) used as a food and in medicinal compounds.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lactose

   Lactose is a disaccharide sugar synthesized by galactose and glucose subunits and has the molecular formula C12H22O11. Lactose makes up around 2–8% of milk (by mass). The name comes from lac (gen. lactis), the Latin word for milk, plus the suffix -ose used to name sugars. The compound is a white, water-soluble, non-hygroscopic solid with a mildly sweet taste. It is used in the food industry.

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1. lactose

   Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products. It is a disaccharide, consisting of two simple sugars - glucose and galactose. Those who are lactose intolerant lack sufficient enzymes (lactase) to break down lactose in their bodies, resulting in digestive problems. To add on, lactose is also used in food production for its sweetening and preservative properties.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lactosenoun

   sugar of milk or milk sugar; a crystalline sugar present in milk, and separable from the whey by evaporation and crystallization. It has a slightly sweet taste, is dextrorotary, and is much less soluble in water than either cane sugar or glucose. Formerly called lactin

2. Lactosenoun

   see Galactose

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1. Lactose

   Lactose is a disaccharide sugar derived from galactose and glucose that is found in milk. Lactose makes up around 2~8% of milk, although the amount varies among species and individuals. It is extracted from sweet or sour whey. The name comes from lac or lactis, the Latin word for milk, plus the -ose ending used to name sugars. It has a formula of C12H22O11.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lactose

   A disaccharide of GLUCOSE and GALACTOSE in human and cow milk. It is used in pharmacy for tablets, in medicine as a nutrient, and in industry.

Matched Categories

1. • Disaccharide

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for lactose »

1. alecost

2. coletas

3. locates

4. scatole

5. talcose

6. to scale

7. scotale

How to pronounce lactose?

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How to say lactose in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lactose in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lactose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of lactose in a Sentence

1. Ron Johnson:

   It's not great if you're lactose intolerant, it's really not great if you're stuck on the floor and you're lactose intolerant.

2. Karen Ansel:

   As a result, lactose, the sugar in milk, travels intact throughout your digestive system, pulling water into your gut, causing gas, bloating, and lots of discomfort.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lactose
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=lactose
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lactose
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lactose
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lactose
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=lactose