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/
Korean meaning: 우유에 들어있는 당분으로, 어떤 사람들이 제대로 소화하지 못하는 성분
Korean pronunciation: 래크-토스 (강세: 래크)
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
Don't be verbose about lactose, or you'll stay morose!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'lac(우유)'와 화학 접미사 '-ose(당분)'가 결합된 단어입니다. 19세기 프랑스 화학자가 우유에서 발견한 당분에 이름을 붙인 것이 시작입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗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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