riboflavin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Yellow or orange-yellow water-soluble compound, a member of the vitamin B complex, that acts as a growth-promoting factor in humans and other animals.

Pronunciation

/ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-riboflavin.wav

Word forms

riboflavin riboflavins

Etymology

From ribo(se)- + flavin.

Synonyms

lactoflavin ovoflavin E101 when used as a food colouring vitamin B2 vitamin G
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