O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

galactose

/ˈɡæləksoʊz/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does galactose mean?

noun

A simple sugar found in milk and other dairy products, and in some fruits and vegetables. It is a monosaccharide, a type of carbohydrate.

Example

"The researcher isolated the galactose from the milk and analyzed its properties."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for galactose

Rhymes with galactose