riboflavin

[ rahy-boh-fley-vin, rahy-boh-fley-, -buh- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a vitamin B complex factor appearing as an orange-yellow, crystalline compound, C 1 7 H 2 0 N 4 O 6 , derived from ribose, essential for growth, found in milk, fresh meat, eggs, leafy vegetables, etc., or made synthetically, and used in enriching flour, in vitamin preparations, and in treating facial lesions.

riboflavin

/ ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn /

noun

1. a yellow water-soluble vitamin of the B complex that occurs in green vegetables, germinating seeds, and in milk, fish, egg yolk, liver, and kidney. It is essential for the carbohydrate metabolism of cells. It is used as a permitted food colour, yellow or orange-yellow ( E101 ). Formula: C 17 H 20 N 4 O 6 Alsovitamin B2lactoflavin

riboflavin

/ rī′bō-flā′vĭn /

1. A water-soluble compound belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in carbohydrate metabolism and the maintenance of mucous membranes. Riboflavin is found in milk, leafy vegetables, meat, and egg yolks. Also called vitamin B 2 . Chemical formula:C 17 H 20 N 4 O 6 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of riboflavin¹

First recorded in 1930–35; ribo(se) + flavin

Word History and Origins

Origin of riboflavin¹

C20: from ribose + flavin

Example Sentences

Oreos, Cheetos, and Taki's all contain ingredients I cannot identify, like Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, and Riboflavin.

From Salon

If I did, I would not have even been able to pronounce the Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, and Carrageenan that the famous cake company uses.

From Salon

Borage is a great addition to any diet — it's a good source of thiamin, folate and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, riboflavin and trace minerals.

From Salon

These included vitamins B12, B6 and D, folic acid and riboflavin which are essential for the development of foetuses in the womb.

From Science Daily

Results showed that nine out of ten women had marginal or low levels of folate, riboflavin, vitamins B12 and D around the time of conception, and that many developed vitamin B6 deficiency in late pregnancy.

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