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Definition of "thiamine" [thiamine]

  • A vitamin, C12H17ClN4OS, of the vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast, and the bran coat of grains, and necessary for carbohydrate metabolism and normal neural activity. Also called vitamin B1. (noun)

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Use "thiamine" in a sentence
  • "Select batches of Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball do not contain enough thiamine, which is an essential nutrient for cats."
  • "As it turns out - vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, reverses damages from AGEs, much like C-peptide."
  • "Mushrooms are known to have nutritional price such as thiamine, ascorbic acid, cobalamins, and a good source of vitamin D."