vitamin B2
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vitamin B2
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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To explore the idea further, the researchers tested roseoflavin, a naturally occurring compound produced by bacteria that has a structure similar to vitamin B2.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2026
Similarly, multivitamins typically contain riboflavin, or vitamin B2, which causes your urine to turn bright yellow when it is cleared.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2022
FMN, which is derived from vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is one of several prosthetic groups or co-factors in the electron transport chain.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Goodrich developed a process to use riboflavin, or vitamin B2, and rays of ultraviolet light to do the same thing.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 30, 2021
The residue of cottonseed-oil making can now be processed to make it palatable, is exceptionally rich in protein and vitamin B2.
From Time Magazine Archive
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