lactose — a sugar present in milk that some people cannot digest properly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sugar present in milk that some people cannot digest properly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæktoʊs/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves milk, but ironically, most cats are actually lactose intolerant after kittenhood.
- The ice cream shop now offers lactose-free options for customers who can't process lactose.
- He discovered his lactose intolerance the hard way - during a pizza and milkshake eating contest.
lactose
NOUN[/ˈlæktoʊs/]
a sugar present in milk that some people cannot digest properly
Sugar in milk causing stomach problems
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Lactose derives from Latin 'lac' (milk) combined with the chemical suffix '-ose' (sugar). The term was coined in the 19th century by French chemists who identified this disaccharide sugar naturally present in milk.
Breakdown
lact- (from Latin lac, milk) + -ose (chemical suffix denoting a sugar or carbohydrate).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves milk, but ironically, most cats are actually lactose intolerant after kittenhood.”
“The ice cream shop now offers lactose-free options for customers who can't process lactose.”
“He discovered his lactose intolerance the hard way - during a pizza and milkshake eating contest.”
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