lactose intolerant

adjective

chemistry
: unable to digest lactose

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The group says that industrial milk production practices are cruel to cows and that many travelers are lactose intolerant. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024 Some cats are lactose intolerant and have dairy allergies, according to Hill's Pet Nutrition. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024 In addition to reacting to gluten, people who are newly diagnosed with celiac disease may be lactose intolerant. Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 5 Oct. 2024 For instance, enzymes are used to tenderize meat, to increase the shelf life of alcoholic beverages, to keep bread softer for longer or to make dairy products suitable for people who are lactose intolerant. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lactose intolerant 

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“Lactose intolerant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lactose%20intolerant. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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