thiamine

noun

thi·​a·​mine ˈthī-ə-mən How to pronounce thiamine (audio)
-ˌmēn
variants or thiamin
: a vitamin C12H17N4OSCl of the vitamin B complex that is essential to normal metabolism and nerve function and is widespread in plants and animals

called also vitamin B1

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Look for a B complex with 100 mg of thiamine (B1), 40 mg of pyridoxine (B6), and around 1000 micrograms (mcg) of cobalamin (B12).201 Other Supplements Minimal research exists on the use of other supplements for managing leg cramps. Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 These can include thiamine, vitamin B12, iron, and folate. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024 Macadamia nuts are a good source of several vitamins and minerals but are especially high in manganese, copper, and thiamine. Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2024 This legume brings additional protein along with vitamins C and K and the B vitamins thiamine and folate. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thiamine 

Word History

Etymology

thiamine alteration of thiamin, from thi- + -amin (as in vitamin)

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thiamine was in 1937

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“Thiamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thiamine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

thiamine

noun
thi·​a·​mine ˈthī-ə-ˌmən How to pronounce thiamine (audio)
-mēn
variants also thiamin
: a vitamin of the B complex that is necessary for normal metabolism and nerve function and is found in many plants and animals

called also vitamin B1

Medical Definition

thiamine

noun
thi·​a·​mine ˈthī-ə-mən, -ˌmēn How to pronounce thiamine (audio)
variants or thiamin
: a vitamin C12H17N4OSCl of the vitamin B complex that is an amino hydroxy quaternary ammonium water-soluble salt containing a thiazole ring and a pyrimidine ring, that occurs widely both free (as in the germs of cereals and hulls of grain) and combined (as in yeast and in animal tissues like liver, kidneys, and heart) but is usually synthesized commercially, that functions in the body as a cocarboxylase and is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and for normal functioning of the nervous system, and that is used in nutrition (as in vitamin preparations and in enriching flour and bread) and in medicine

called also vitamin B1

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