B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

Examples of B vitamin in a Sentence

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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 For instance, some B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron are added back, but fiber is not. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 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 In addition to protein and fiber, lentils are rich in micronutrients, such as B vitamins and minerals like magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, and copper. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2026 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

noun
: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

Medical Definition

B vitamin

noun
: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex
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