Found 2 items, similar to galactose.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: galactose galactose n : a simple sugar found in lactose [syn: brain sugar]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Galactose Galactose \Ga*lac"tose\, n. (Chem.) 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). [1913 Webster]