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Galactose Galactose 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).
Lactoscope Lactoscope Lac"to*scope, n. [L. lac, lactis + scope.]
An instrument for estimating the amount of cream contained in
milk by ascertaining its relative opacity.
Lactose Lactose Lac"tose`, n.
1. (Physiol. Chem.) Sugar of milk or milk sugar; a
crystalline sugar present in milk, and separable from the
whey by evaporation and crystallization. It has a slightly
sweet taste, is dextrorotary, and is much less soluble in
water than either cane sugar or glucose. Formerly called
lactin.
2. (Chem.) See Galactose.
lactose Galactose 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).