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Galactose

Galactose Meaning & Definition
Galactose Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Galactose?

[n] a simple sugar found in lactose

Synonyms | Synonyms for Galactose: brain sugar

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See Also | saccharose | sucrose

Galactose In Webster's Dictionary

\Ga*lac"tose\, n. (Chem.) A white, crystalline sugar, {C6H12O6}, isomeric with dextrose, obtained by the decomposition of milk sugar, and also from certain gums. When oxidized it forms mucic acid. Called also {lactose} (though it is not lactose proper).

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