lactose

noun

lac·tose | \ ˈlak-ˌtōs

, -ˌtōz \

Definition of lactose

: a disaccharide sugar C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ that is present in milk and yields glucose and galactose upon hydrolysis and yields especially lactic acid upon fermentation

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Recent Examples on the Web It's brewed with lactose, honey, blueberry and blackberry puree, berry essence and vanilla essence, and has a 6.5% ABV. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2021 Although there are no specific tests to identify what foods trigger symptoms, people with IBS-D often find that foods containing lactose or gluten are problematic and that avoiding those can provide some relief. — Claire Gillespie, Health.com, 5 May 2021 Brewed with pineapple and lactose as well as Simcoe, Azzacca and Amarillo hops. — Marc Bona, cleveland, 2 May 2021 The soft serve at Yoga-urt is made with almonds and cashews, allowing even the most lactose-intolerant among us to indulge. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2021 Be sure to add only non-fat, non-GMO, organic, lactose-free milk! — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2021 One week out of the month, there's a lactose-free soft serve, and the remaining three weeks are reserved for a dairy-free option. — Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 26 Mar. 2021 This digestive issue results from an inability to fully digest lactose, according to the NIDDK. — Melissa Matthews, SELF, 5 Jan. 2021 Lactose intolerance happens when someone isn't able to completely digest the lactose, or sugar, in dairy products like milk and certain cheeses, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders (NIDDK) explains. — Melissa Matthews, SELF, 5 Jan. 2021

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lactose

noun

English Language Learners Definition of lactose

chemistry : a type of sugar that is present in milk

See the full definition for lactose in the English Language Learners Dictionary

lactose

noun

lac·tose | \ ˈlak-ˌtōs

Kids Definition of lactose

: a sugar that is found in milk

lactose

noun

lac·tose | \ ˈlak-ˌtōs, -ˌtōz

Medical Definition of lactose

: a disaccharide sugar C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ that is present in milk, yields glucose and galactose upon hydrolysis, yields especially lactic acid upon fermentation, and is used chiefly in foods, medicines, and culture media (as for the manufacture of penicillin)

— called also milk sugar