biotin

noun

bi·​o·​tin ˈbī-ə-tən How to pronounce biotin (audio)
: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C10H16N2O3S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Products from The Mane Choice are infused with vitamins A, B, C, and E, plus nutrients like biotin, to strengthen dry, dull, and damaged hair of all textures. Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023 Additionally, the shampoo contains ginseng and biotin to stimulate the roots. Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023 And cutting sleep short and taking multivitamins with biotin can push testosterone levels down (skip the vitamins for three days before testing). . Kevin Dupzyk, Men's Health, 24 Feb. 2023 Prices start as low as $16 per month for products like thickening shampoo and go up to $60 for a hair power pack that includes finasteride pills, thickening shampoo, biotin gummies, and more. Alicia Geigel, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023 This leave-in's combination of Brazilian bacuri butter, coconut oil, biotin, shea butter, canola oil, and more play a key role in fortifying dry, dull hair. Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023 Look for products with biotin, collagen, amino acids, peptides and niacinamide. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023 Vegamour GRO Biotin Gummies deliver a powerful dose of biotin in each serving. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2023 Elevate Hair Growth Oil is an oil consistent with safe and gentle ingredients like castor oil and biotin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek biotos life, sustenance; akin to Greek bios

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biotin was in 1936

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Cite this Entry

“Biotin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biotin. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

biotin

noun
bi·​o·​tin ˈbī-ə-tən How to pronounce biotin (audio)
: a growth vitamin of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

Medical Definition

biotin

noun
bi·​o·​tin ˈbī-ət-ən How to pronounce biotin (audio)
: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C10H16N2O3S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

called also vitamin H

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