Thiamine
/ˈθaɪ.ə.min/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One of the constituents of vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast and bran, that is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates. uncountable, usually
- 2 a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth wordnet
Etymology
From thio- + amine.