GALACTOSES

Noun

galactoses

plural of galactose

Source: Wiktionary


GALACTOSE

Ga*lac"tose, n. (Chem.)

Definition: 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).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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