lactose
Lactose (noun) means the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. Example: “People who are intolerant to lactose often struggle to digest dairy.”
How to use lactose
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sugar naturally present in milk; some people can't digest it well, which causes lactose intolerance.
Word forms
lactoses plural
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People who are intolerant to _____ often struggle to digest dairy.
Etymology
Coined in French from Latin lac, "milk," plus the chemical suffix "-ose" used for sugars.
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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.