B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

Examples of B vitamin in a Sentence

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Water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C and the B vitamins can diminish somewhat during the canning process, but minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients largely remain intact. Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Frozen Whole Grains Whole grains are a good source of fiber, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and phytonutrients. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026 Strawberries also provide manganese, which supports bone health and improves metabolism, along with folate, a B vitamin important for cell growth and DNA formation. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026 Moreover, rice water boasts B vitamins, alongside a host of minerals known to boost hair health. Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 25 July 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 11 Aug. 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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