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vitamin E
noun
: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants
especially
: alpha-tocopherol
Examples of vitamin E in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Strong smell, according to some reviewers The cheekily named The One For Your Hands is packed with all the soft-skin essentials your hands could ask for, including hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and aloe vera.
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Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 20 June 2024
Tester Feedback: Commerce editor Sarah Han counts this gentle retinol as one of her favorites and loves that the formula includes moisturizing heavy hitters such as shea butter and tocopheryl acetate (a common form of vitamin E).
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 12 June 2024
Antioxidants, silica, vitamin E, and thermal spring water are featured too; plus, iron oxides which deliver a universal tint suitable for most skin types.
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 11 June 2024
Ingredient highlights include moisturizing vitamin E and lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA), known for its exfoliating properties.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Vitamin E.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20E. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
vitamin E
noun
: any of various oily liquid compounds that can be dissolved in fats, are found especially in plants, and are necessary in the body to prevent infertility and the breakdown of muscles
Medical Definition
vitamin E
noun
: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols or tocotrienols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants
especially
: alpha-tocopherol
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