English Explanatory Dictionary

pyridoxine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A derivative of pyridine, 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol, found in fish, liver, cereals and yeast, and essential for the metabolism of amino acids and starch.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɪɹɪˈdɒksɪn/

Word forms

pyridoxine pyridoxines

Etymology

From pyrid(ine) + ox(ygen) + -ine.

Synonyms

vitamin B6 adermin
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