Thiamine

//ˈθaɪ.ə.min// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth wordnet

Etymology

From thio- + amine.

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