lactose
lactose
Noun
This term is used primarily in biological, medical, and nutritional contexts to identify a specific disaccharide. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing dietary restrictions or digestive health.
Because it refers to a specific chemical compound, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It does not have a plural form in standard usage, as it describes the substance itself rather than individual units of the sugar.
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