galactose
(gəˈlæktəʊs)
[f. Gr. γαλακτ-, γάλα, milk + -ose2. Cf. dextrose.]
(See quots.)
| 1869 Roscoe Elem. Chem. 396 Dilute acids convert lactose into a peculiar glucose, called galactose. 1878 Kingzett Anim. Chem. 404 Milk sugar is also first converted into galactose before it ferments. |