Galactose

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).

Compare galactose with other words:

galactose vs. glucose

dulcite vs. galactose

galactose vs. raffinose

dairy vs. galactose

galactose vs. lactose

galactose vs. sugar