B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

Examples of B vitamin in a Sentence

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The beef and spinach also deliver iron and B vitamins critical for energy production. Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026 Biotin, an essential B vitamin, is a common hair care ingredient known for its ability to support keratin production, a protein that’s essential for helping form hair strands (as well as nails and the epidermis). Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026 Key Takeaways Fortified nutritional yeast is a simple source of various B vitamins, essential nutrients for energy production. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026 Once fermentation is complete, the kombucha’s flavor is a punchy combination of sweet and sour, with plenty of vinegar, amino acids and B vitamins, in addition to the probiotics. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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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