vitamin E

noun

1. a pale-yellow viscous fluid, abundant in vegetable oils, whole-grain cereals, butter, and eggs, and important as an antioxidant in the deactivation of free radicals and in maintenance of the body's cell membranes: deficiency is rare.

vitamin E

noun

1. See tocopherol
   another name for tocopherol

vitamin E

1. A fat-soluble vitamin important for normal cell growth and function. It is found in vegetable oils, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, and egg yolks. Vitamin E has at least eight different forms, the most prevalent of which is alpha-tocopherol .

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitamin E¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

In addition to B vitamins and iron, it supplies vitamin E, minerals such as zinc and magnesium, flavonoids and other antioxidants, protein and fiber.

From Washington Post

You’ll also want to incorporate vitamin E into your daily skincare routine.

From Popular-Science

“Beta-carotene, Vitamin E, and possibly high doses of Vitamin A supplements are harmful,” they wrote.

From The Daily Beast

More than 50 percent of Americans 60 or older are taking supplements containing vitamin E, the scientists report.

From The Daily Beast

That creates a large oxidative stress,” he says, “so we would expect an antioxidant [like vitamin E] to be helpful.

From The Daily Beast