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lactose
noun
A sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
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ˈlæk.təʊs
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noun
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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Cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose
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