lactose
nounfemininetécnico/lɐkˈtɔzɨ/medium
lac·to·se
Definition
A sugar present in milk and dairy products, composed of galactose and glucose.
Lactose intolerance is common in many parts of the world.
This product is labeled as lactose-free.
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Common collocations
lactose intolerancelactose-freelactose sugar
Etymology
Do latim 'lac, lactis' (leite) + sufixo '-ose'.