B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

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Specifically, Goodson notes that fermentation can enhance the absorption of nutrients like B vitamins and minerals such as calcium and iron that aren’t always easily absorbed in their original form. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026 Whole-wheat bread is widely available, affordable, and packed with fiber, B vitamins, and other essential nutrients. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 19 May 2026 Mushrooms provide B vitamins, potassium, and antioxidants such as selenium, while being very low in calories. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026 In addition to protein and antioxidants, sunflower seeds contain B vitamins and minerals like magnesium, selenium, copper, zinc, iron, and potassium, says Umo Callins, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, CPT. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for B vitamin

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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 24 May. 2026.

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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