vitamin E

American  

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.

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vitamin E British  

noun

1. another name for tocopherol

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vitamin E Scientific  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of vitamin E

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

In addition, it supplies several vitamins, including thiamine, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.

From Science Daily

Where available, the tests included expanded screening for more than 290 pesticides and checks for other hazardous materials, such as vitamin E acetate or synthetic cannabinoids.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s true that ingredients like vitamin E, vitamin C, and zinc are necessary for a well-functioning immune system.

From National Geographic

The group recommended against beta carotene and vitamin E for that purpose.

From Seattle Times

I’ll just use my hydrating mist, and then I put this vitamin E oil on my face to go to sleep in to get the moisture back.

From Los Angeles Times