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galactophagist


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who consumes milk or milk products, especially for nutritional reasons.


Variants
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galactosamine , galactosamines
Etymology
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From the Greek words 'galactos' (milk) and 'phagos' (eater).


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  1. The term 'galactophagist' was first used in a scientific context by the French biologist Louis Pasteur in the 19th century.

  2. The word 'galactophagist' is also used in astronomy to describe a type of quasar that emits large amounts of X-rays and gamma rays, which are thought to be produced by the consumption of nearby stars.


Related Concepts
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  1. lactose intolerant: A person who cannot digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products.

  2. vegan: A person who does not consume or use animal products, including milk and other dairy products.


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In science fiction, a 'galactophagist' is a species that consumes planets or stars for sustenance. In a broader sense, the term can be used to describe individuals or civilizations that consume resources from their environment at unsustainable rates.

How to Memorize "galactophagist"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person drinking a glass of milk or eating a bowl of yogurt.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a cow giving milk.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Galactic Eater' to remember the meaning of 'galactophagist'.


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