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Meaning of "lactose" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LACTOSE

lactose  [ˈlæktəʊs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LACTOSE

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Lactose is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LACTOSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lactose

Lactose is a disaccharide sugar derived from galactose and glucose that is found in milk. Lactose makes up around 2–8% of milk, although the amount varies among species and individuals, and milk with a reduced amount of lactose also exists. It is extracted from sweet or sour whey. The name comes from lac or lactis, the Latin word for milk, plus the -ose ending used to name sugars. It has a formula of C12H22O11.

Definition of lactose in the English dictionary

The definition of lactose in the dictionary is a white crystalline disaccharide occurring in milk and used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and baby foods. Formula: C12H22O11 Also called: milk sugar.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LACTOSE


acetose
ˈæsɪˌtəʊs
aldopentose
ˌældəʊˈpɛntəʊs
caespitose
ˈsɛspɪˌtəʊs
cespitose
ˈsɛspɪˌtəʊs
comatose
ˈkəʊməˌtəʊs
crustose
ˈkrʌstəʊs
exocytose
ˌeksəʊˈsaɪtəʊs
fructose
ˈfrʌktəʊs
heptose
ˈhɛptəʊs
keratose
ˈkɛrəˌtəʊs
oedematose
ɪˈdiːməˌtəʊs
pentose
ˈpɛntəʊs
phagocytose
ˈfæɡəsɪˌtəʊs
sarmentose
sɑːˈmɛntəʊs
semicomatose
ˌsɛmɪˈkəʊməˌtəʊs
setose
ˈsiːtəʊs
stigmatose
ˈstɪɡməˌtəʊs
tomentose
təˈmɛntəʊs
ventose
vɛnˈtəʊs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LACTOSE

lactic acid
lactiferous
lactiferousness
lactific
lactifluous
lactivism
lactivist
lacto-ovo-vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
lactobacilli
lactobacillus
lactoflavin
lactogenic
lactoglobulin
lactometer
lactone
lactonic
lactoprotein
lactoscope
lactosuria

WORDS THAT END LIKE LACTOSE

arose
choose
chose
close
dose
edematose
galactose
hose
ketose
lose
maltose
on the loose
on the nose
pectose
purpose
rose
schistose
stratose
those
whose

Synonyms and antonyms of lactose in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lactose» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LACTOSE

Find out the translation of lactose to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lactose from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lactose» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乳糖
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lactosa
570 millions of speakers

English

lactose
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लैक्टोज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اللاكتوز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лактозы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lactose
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ল্যাকটোজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lactose
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Laktosa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Laktose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

乳糖
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유당
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lactose
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lactose
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லாக்டோஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुग्धजन्य पदार्थ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

laktoz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lattosio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

laktoza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лактози
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lactoză
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λακτόζη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

laktose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

laktos
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

laktose
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lactose

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LACTOSE»

The term «lactose» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.785 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LACTOSE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lactose

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5 QUOTES WITH «LACTOSE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lactose.
1
Lake Bell
I am lactose intolerant, and I always thought it was really funny how people who are lactose intolerant continue to eat dairy, because they like it so much. And I find it not acceptable.
2
Margaret Cho
My boyfriend and I live together, which means we don't have sex - ever. Now that the milk is free, we've both become lactose intolerant.
3
Larry David
I tolerate lactose like I tolerate people.
4
Jay London
My whole family is lactose intolerant and when we take pictures we can't say cheese.
5
Anne Wojcicki
A few small changes in your DNA can turn your eyes blue, make you lactose intolerant or put some curl in your hair.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LACTOSE»

Discover the use of lactose in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lactose and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Advanced Dairy Chemistry Volume 3: Volume 3. Lactose, water, ...
Advanced Dairy Chemistry Volume 3 is the most comprehensive book available on the subject. The constituents of milk dealt with in this volume are lactose, water, milk salts and vitamins.
P. F. Fox, 1997
2
The Everything Lactose Free Cookbook: Easy-to-prepare, ...
With The Everything Lactose-Free Cookbook, you can indulge in worry-free meals and desserts any time you want.
Jan McCracken, 2008
3
Advanced Dairy Chemistry: Volume 3: Lactose, Water, Salts ...
This volume also reviews the literature on milk salts, vitamins, milk flavors and off-flavors and the behaviour of water in dairy products.
Paul L. H. McSweeney, Patrick F. Fox, 2009
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Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease
Evidence for colonic bacterial adaptation to disaccharides (lactulose and lactose) is substantial. Perman et al. [135] fed adults 0.3g/kg lactulose per day for 7 days and observed a decrease in fecal pH from 7.160.3 to 5.8 6 0.6. The breath ...
Ann M. Coulston, Carol Boushey, Mario Ferruzzi, 2013
5
Pediatric Nutrition in Chronic Diseases and Developmental ...
Primary Lactose Intolerance: Genetic, Late-Onset Late-onset lactose intolerance ( also called adult-onset lactose intolerance) results from the genetically inherited decrease in enzyme activity after weaning and presents with gaseousness and ...
Shirley Ekvall, Valli K. Ekvall, 2005
6
Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology
If the KIA tube is inoculated with a glucose-fermenting organism that cannot utilize lactose, only a relatively small quantity of acid can be obtained from the 0. 1 % concentration of glucose in the medium. Initially, during the first 8 to 12 hours of ...
Elmer W. Koneman, 2006
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The No-Lactose Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Satisfy Any ...
If you find yourself in this majority category, it's important for you to take charge of your life and begin a new diet regimen that will eliminate your lactose-related discomfort, without sacrificing flavor or the enjoyment of your favorite foods! You'll  ...
Adams Media, 2013
8
Understanding Nutrition
TaBLe 4-2 Lactose in Selected Foods Foods Lactose (g) lactose intolerance is lowest among Scandinavians and other northern Europeans and highest among native North Americans and Southeast Asians. An estimated 30 to 50 million ...
Eleanor Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes, 2012
9
Cheese: General aspects
Metabolism of Lactose in Cheese During the manufacture of cheese curd, lactose is converted to lactic acid (mainly the L-isomer) by the starter bacteria (see ' Starter Cultures: General Aspects', Volume 1). In the case of Cheddar-type cheeses, ...
P. F. Fox, 2004
10
Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine
A common intolerance, lactose is a principal carbohydrate found in milk and other dairy- products. Deficient enzyme lactase in the lower intestine or other intestinal injury interferes with lactose absorption and produces unpleasant symptoms.
Andrew Baum, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LACTOSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lactose is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sensitive to dairy? A2 milk may help | The Seattle Times
If you aren't lactose intolerant (or aren't sure) and haven't been diagnosed with a milk allergy, the culprit could be a specific protein in your milk ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
2
Double scoop of good news: Free ice cream will benefit Salvation …
So, unless you have a peanut allergy (Denali's Moose Tracks has nuts) or are lactose intolerant, line up for free ice cream. Contact the writer: ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jul 15»
3
Hudson Reporter - Beat a PATH to Chickpea Middle Eastern …
Customers can design their own entrees from a menu featuring items that are gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian, vegan, organic, or with hot ... «The Hudson Reporter, Jul 15»
4
Media should have seen it coming - Stuff
Why are we content to produce masses of low-commodity, low-value milk powder to the lactose-intolerant Chinese? Why aren't we actively ... «Taranaki Daily News, Jul 15»
5
Where to find sweet deals for National Ice Cream Day this 'Sundae …
"Your love is better than ice cream," Sarah McLachlan sang on her 1999 album "Mirrorball." Was the Canadian vocalist bewitched? Lactose ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
6
Seven weirdiest things that have happened in Thanet | Thanet Gazette
... is unknown, but the fact they also bizarrely scrawled "I HATE DAIRY" on a wall in the town centre suggests they could be lactose intolerant. «Thanet Gazette, Jul 15»
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THE DISH: Fresno winning in this food fight
Rosa Brothers Milk Co. will take its new lactose-free chocolate milk to the Fresno Food Expo next week. The event is open to the public July 23. «The Bakersfield Californian, Jul 15»
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Beyond Fat-Free And Frozen: The Myriad Ways The World Uses …
But goat's milk (which has a lower lactose content and can be tolerated by more people) and sheep's milk (which produces a sharper, more ... «NPR, Jul 15»
9
'Eat no more than SEVEN teaspoons of sugar a day,' say … - Daily Mail
However, they exclude lactose in milk and milk products. Publishing its final Carbohydrates and Health report, SACN, an independent body of ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
Dairy permeate powder standard work approved by Codex
The standard will address a minimum limit for lactose (76%) expressed as anhydrous lactose, maximum levels for milk protein (e.g. less than ... «FoodQualityNews.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Lactose [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lactose>. Apr 2024 ».
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