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galactose
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ga·lac·tose  (g-lkts)
n.
A monosaccharide, C6H12O6, commonly occurring in lactose and in certain pectins, gums, and mucilages.
galactose [gəˈlæktəʊz -əʊs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a white water-soluble monosaccharide found in lactose. Formula: C6H12O6
galactose  (g-lkts)
A monosaccharide commonly occurring in lactose and in certain pectins, gums, and mucilages. Chemical formula: C6H12O6.
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Noun1.galactose - a simple sugar found in lactose
brain sugar
saccharose, sucrose - a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
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