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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Molly Higgins, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Fresh fruits and veggies are loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals essential for overall health.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
What also springs to mind are the health benefits of these natural foods for vitamins and minerals that may be missing from contemporary fruit varieties.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
She’s also done a number of ads for vitamin and supplement brands and beauty companies, some of which she’s parlayed into free products for the entire team.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Vitamin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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