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lactose

[ˈlæktəʊs]

lactose Definition

  • 1a sugar present in milk and milk products
  • 2a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose

Using lactose: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lactose" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose properly.

  • Example

    Lactose is often used as an ingredient in food products such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.

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Summary: lactose in Brief

The term 'lactose' [ˈlæktəʊs] refers to a sugar present in milk and milk products, composed of glucose and galactose. It is often used as an ingredient in food products such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose properly.

How do native speakers use this expression?

But

it

also

contained

high

quantities

of

lactose,

a

sugar

which

is

difficult

to

process

for

many

ancient

and

modern

stomachs.