lactose

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlæk.təʊs/ or /ˈlæk.təʊz/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlæk.toʊs/

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Noun

Singular lactose

Plural lactoses

1. Lactose is a disaccharide that is made up of two simple sugars, glucose and galactose.