vitamin
noun
vi·ta·min
ˈvī-tə-mən 
British usually
ˈvi-
: any of various organic substances that are essential in minute quantities to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, act especially as coenzymes and precursors of coenzymes in the regulation of metabolic processes but do not provide energy or serve as building units, and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
Examples of vitamin in a Sentence
This cereal contains essential vitamins and minerals.
Did you remember to take your vitamin?
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
It’s infused with cinnamon and vitamin C to reduce dark spots and promote an even skin tone.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
This powerful blend of peptides, amino acids and vitamins works hard to minimize the appearance of dark spots, under-eye circles and breakouts by triggering skin cell regeneration.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
The Spa The spa offers something for everyone, from traditional massages and facials to innovative IV vitamin drips and cryotherapy.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
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“Vitamin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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vitamin
noun
vi·ta·min
ˈvīt-ə-mən
: any of various substances that are necessary in very small amounts to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, that are important to the control of growth and development by activating and assisting in the function of enzymes, and that are present naturally in many foods or in some cases are produced within the body
Medical Definition
vitamin
noun
vi·ta·min
ˈvīt-ə-mən, British also ˈvit-
: any of various organic substances that are essential in minute quantities to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, act especially as coenzymes and precursors of coenzymes in the regulation of metabolic processes but do not provide energy or serve as building units, and are present in natural foodstuffs or are sometimes produced within the body
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