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lactose

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlæktoʊs/ · UK /ˈlæktəʊs/

lactose means: A type of sugar naturally found in milk and foods made from milk.

noun

MILK SUGARB2

A type of sugar naturally found in milk and foods made from milk.

  • Milk contains lactose.
  • He cannot digest lactose easily.
  • Does this yogurt have any lactose in it?

Similar words: milk sugar

Common phrases: lactose intolerance, contain lactose, digest lactose

Questions about lactose

What does lactose mean?

A type of sugar naturally found in milk and foods made from milk.

What is lactose in other languages?

Türkçe: laktoz · Español: lactosa · Français: lactose · Deutsch: Laktose · Italiano: lattosio · 日本語: 乳糖

How do you pronounce lactose?

In American English /ˈlæktoʊs/; in British English /ˈlæktəʊs/.

How do you use lactose in a sentence?

Milk contains lactose. He cannot digest lactose easily.

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