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lactose
noun
a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- L
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ACTOS
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈlæk.təʊs
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
“cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose”
In context
Example Sentences
cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose