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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.
Common collocations
lactose intolerancelactose-freelactose sugar

Etymology

Do latim 'lac, lactis' (leite) + sufixo '-ose'.

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