pantothenate

noun

: a salt or ester of pantothenic acid

Examples of pantothenate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By including calcium pantothenate in their formula, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF ensures that your dog receives these important benefits. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023 Calcium pantothenate, a form of Vitamin B5, plays a vital role in supporting renal health. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pantothenate was circa 1934

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“Pantothenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pantothenate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

pantothenate

noun
: a salt or ester of pantothenic acid see calcium pantothenate
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