vitamins
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pluralof vitamin.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
vitaminnounany of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism, found in minute amounts in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced synthetically: deficiencies of vitamins produce specific disorders.
Example Sentences
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They return because parents cannot afford proper nutrition or vitamins or antibiotics.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Nuclear receptors respond to substances such as hormones, vitamins, and lipids, then influence cell behavior by switching genes "on" and "off."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Patrick believes B6 vitamins could help other Parkinson's patients, both in emergency settings, but also in some cases of long-term cognitive deterioration.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Manufacturers counter with front-of-the-package labeling that highlights added vitamins and minerals or the “heart healthy” benefits of supplied fiber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
George unhinged his jaw and coughed up a little plastic bottle filled with chewable vitamins.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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