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

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

Similarly, multivitamins typically contain riboflavin, or vitamin B2, which causes your urine to turn bright yellow when it is cleared.

From Salon

Goodrich developed a process to use riboflavin, or vitamin B2, and rays of ultraviolet light to do the same thing.

From Washington Post

Unlike white sugar, maple syrup and maple sugar contain riboflavin, thiamine, manganese, zinc, magnesium, calcium, iron, selenium and potassium.

From Washington Times