B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

Examples of B vitamin in a Sentence

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One cup of brown rice has nearly six times the amount of fiber as white rice, as well as higher levels of magnesium, potassium, iron and B vitamins. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025 And that’s important, since B vitamins serve a bunch of critical functions, like forming red blood cells and helping your body process food for energy. Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025 These meats are considered red meats and are rich in protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025 Sorghum Sorghum is a nutritious, gluten-free grain rich in magnesium, B vitamins, and antioxidants, including phenolic compounds. Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for B vitamin

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of B vitamin was in 1920

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“B vitamin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/B%20vitamin. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

B vitamin

noun
: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

Medical Definition

B vitamin

noun
: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex
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