
Meaning of MILK SUGAR
| Pronunciation: | | milk 'shûgur
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk; "cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose" |
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| | Synonyms: | | lactose |
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| | See Also: | | disaccharide | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A type of disaccharide which is composed of the monosaccharides galactose and glucose linked together. It has the chemical formula of C12H22O11. It is found in dairy products. |
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