B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

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Scientists have previously documented how higher levels of carbon dioxide can cause crops like rice to have lower levels of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Umair Irfan, Wired News, 28 June 2025 Ground turkey is a good source of B vitamins, like B6, which is needed for more than 100 enzymatic reactions in the body. Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 June 2025 But according to studies, that water contains starches, nutrients, and minerals leached from rice, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and B vitamins, all of which are good for plants. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025 Diets high in B vitamins help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression.4 Since stress and anxiety can negatively affect sleep, getting enough B vitamins in your diet may lead to more peaceful sleep (and an easier time falling asleep). Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for B vitamin

Word History

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 6 Jul. 2025.

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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