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lactose

/ˈlæk.təʊs/

/ˈlæk.toʊs/

Translations

lactosenoun

lactoses

Lactose is a sugar found in milk.

Лактоза - это сахар, содержащийся в молоке.

Synonyms

lactose monohydrate

milk disaccharide

galactose–glucose disaccharide

milk sugar

lactoseadjective

/ˈlæk.təʊs/

/ˈlæk.toʊs/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or presence of lactose; not comparable.

Synonyms

lactosenoun

A sugar present in milk, which is a disaccharide containing glucose and galactose units.

Lactose is the primary carbohydrate found in dairy products.

A white, crystalline substance that is extracted from whey and used in the food industry.

Lactose is often used as a filler in the production of tablets and capsules.

lactoseadjective

Containing, relating to, or derived from lactose.

The patient was advised to follow a lactose-free diet.