vitamin E

noun

: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants
especially : alpha-tocopherol

Examples of vitamin E in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vitamin E was in 1925

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“Vitamin E.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20E. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

vitamin E

noun
: any of various oily liquid compounds that can be dissolved in fats, are found especially in plants, and are necessary in the body to prevent infertility and the breakdown of muscles

Medical Definition

vitamin E

noun
: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols or tocotrienols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants
especially : alpha-tocopherol

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