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Meaning of MILK SUGAR

Pronunciation:  milk 'shûgur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [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
 
 See Also: disaccharide

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 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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