noun
Uncommon
lactose
LAK-tohs
Lactose (noun) means the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. Example: “People who are intolerant to lactose often struggle to digest dairy.”
noun
1
The natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.
"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.
Common pairings
lactose intolerance
lactose-free
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Word forms
- Plural
- lactoses
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Etymology
Coined in French from Latin lac, "milk," plus the chemical suffix "-ose" used for sugars.
Synonyms
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milk sugar
Rhymes for lactose
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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.
