Galactose

[gә'læktәus]

Definition

(noun.) a simple sugar found in lactose.

Edited by Ahmed--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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).

Editor: Wilma