What is another word for lactose?
Pronunciation:
[ lˈaktə͡ʊz], [ lˈaktəʊz], [ l_ˈa_k_t_əʊ_z]
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Synonyms for Lactose:
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• carbohydrate (noun) • lactose (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun) • substance (noun) • sugar (noun)Other synonyms:
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- sugar.
How to use "Lactose" in context?
Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk. It is a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder. Lactose is the main carbohydrate in milk and is important for the growth and development of young children. It is also found in other milk products, such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. About 80% of the population has some degree of lactose intolerance, which means they cannot digest lactose. This often results in diarrhea, gas, and cramps.
Paraphrases for Lactose:
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Adjective
intolerant.
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Noun, singular or mass
intolerance, intolerant.
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Adjective
Homophones for Lactose:
- last-ditch, liquidise, lecythidaceae, logistics, logistic, lighthouse, leucocytosis, lastex, lactuca, leukocytosis, lockstitch, leastways, lake duck, light show, liquidize, lactase, loxostege, lactic, leastwise, low status, lost cause, light touch, loco disease, Louis The Wideawake.
Hyponym for Lactose:
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substance
disaccharide.
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substance
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