- 1. n. A white, crystalline sugar, C6H12O6, isomeric with dextrose, obtained by the decomposition of milk sugar, and also from certain gums. When oxidized it forms mucic acid. Called also lactose (though it is not lactose proper). Source: opted
- 2. n. a simple sugar found in lactose Source: wordnet
- 3. A white, crystalline sugar, C6H12O6, isomeric with dextrose, obtained by the decomposition of milk sugar, and also from certain gums. When oxidized it forms mucic acid. Called also lactose (though it is not lactose proper). Source: webster
- 4. A white, crystalline sugar, C6H12O6, isomeric with dextrose,obtained by the decomposition of milk sugar, and also from certaingums. When oxidized it forms mucic acid. Called also lactose (thoughit is not lactose proper). Source: adambom
- 5. n. a simple sugar found in lactose Source: ecdict
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