noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of lactose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lactose
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
milk sugar
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noun
Meaning 2
a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lactose
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disaccharide
History
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