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lactose

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Noun — The natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.

How to use lactose

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lactose intolerance lactose-free

Etymology

Coined in French from Latin lac, "milk," plus the chemical suffix "-ose" used for sugars.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lactose” mean?

The word “lactose” means the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. In plain terms, the sugar naturally present in milk; some people can't digest it well, which causes lactose intolerance.

How do you pronounce “lactose”?

“Lactose” is pronounced LAK-tohs (/ˈlæk.toʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “lactose” in a sentence?

Here is “lactose” used in a sentence: “People who are intolerant to lactose often struggle to digest dairy.”

What part of speech is “lactose”?

“Lactose” is a noun.

Where does the word “lactose” come from?

The word “lactose” comes from Latin. Coined in French from Latin lac, "milk," plus the chemical suffix "-ose" used for sugars.

Is “lactose” a common word?

“Lactose” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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