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Lactaid

Lactaid

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A pill that helps you digest the sugar in milk
  • noun
  • /ˈlækteɪd/
: Lactaid
  • I said Lactaid milk.

He posted at the State Fair and thanked Lactaid.

Examples

  • Today, consumers have access to lactose-free products like milk, cheese, and ice cream, as well as Lactaid tablets.

    Academic text (2003)

  • I've stocked the fridge with Lactaid.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Oh, and Henry needs more Lactaid.

    Little Fockers (2010)

  • Pick up the kids, call the face painter, get Lactaid.

    Little Fockers (2010)

  • Lactaid milk, not whole milk.

    Trap (2024)

  • Commercial milk products (Lactaid, Dairy Easer 100) that have been treated to break down the lactose so it is tolerated without causing gastrointestinal distress are also available.

    Academic text (2002)

  • People who are lactose intolerant often find relief by taking Lactaid before consuming dairy products.

  • My friend always carries Lactaid tablets to help him enjoy ice cream without discomfort.

  • To enjoy pizza without issues, I usually take Lactaid and drink lactose-free milk.

Surface Forms

Lactaid singular
Lactaids plural

Etymology

The word Lactaid mixes lact- ('milk') and aid ('help'), so it literally says 'help for milk'. It contains the enzyme lactase, a natural helper that breaks down milk sugar called 'lactose', so it helps people digest dairy.