riboflavin
noun
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Definition of riboflavin
: a yellow crystalline compound C17H20N4O6 of the vitamin B complex that occurs both free (as in milk) and combined (as in liver) as a component of coenzymes (such as FMN) which are essential to normal metabolism
— called also
vitamin B2
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Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 And this nutrient-dense veggie is also loaded with riboflavin, (vitamin B2), which studies have found could reduce a woman's risk of developing PMS by 35%. 4. — Amy Capetta, Woman's Day, "10 Foods That Fight Off ALL Your PMS Symptoms," 19 June 2015 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, sacbee, "Vermont industry turns over a new leaf | The Sacramento Bee," 24 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'riboflavin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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riboflavin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of riboflavin
: a natural substance (called a vitamin) that is found in certain foods (such as milk, eggs, and leafy vegetables) and that helps your body to be healthy
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riboflavin
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Medical Definition of riboflavin
: a yellow crystalline compound C17H20N4O6 that is a growth-promoting member of the vitamin B complex and occurs both free (as in milk) and combined (as in liver)
— called also
lactoflavin, ovoflavin, vitamin B2
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