lactase

noun /'lækteɪs/

Definition
any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
Example
'lactase' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
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Compound Word
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
3
Consonants
4
Length
7

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