riboflavin
noun
ri·bo·fla·vin
| \ ˌrī-bə-ˈflā-vən
, ˈrī-bə-ˌflā-\
, ˈrī-bə-ˌflā-\
Definition of riboflavin
: a yellow crystalline compound C17H20N4O6 of the vitamin B complex that occurs both free (as in milk) and combined (as in liver) as a component of coenzymes (such as FMN) which are essential to normal metabolism
— called also vitamin B2
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In general, though, much of the grain’s fiber and key vitamins and minerals, like iron and the B vitamins niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin, per the FDA, and sometimes some protein, are removed during processing. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What Exactly Are Refined Carbs?," 18 May 2019 Manufacturers may also add vitamin B12, calcium, and riboflavin to oat milks to provide some nutrients found naturally in cow’s milk. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Is Oat Milk Healthy? Here's What You Need to Know, According to a Nutritionist," 11 Apr. 2019 Doctors aren’t 100 percent sure why riboflavin (which is an essential dietary nutrient) may help, but mitochondrial dysfunction may have something to do with it. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Neurologists Share Exactly How They Deal With Their Migraines," 1 Aug. 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018 Maple’s advocates also tout it as a source of minerals such as manganese and riboflavin. — Jason Wilson, charlotteobserver, "Vermont’s maple syrup business is booming, thanks to technology and changing tastes," 4 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'riboflavin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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riboflavin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of riboflavin
technical
: a natural substance (called a vitamin) that is found in certain foods (such as milk, eggs, and leafy vegetables) and that helps your body to be healthy
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riboflavin
noun
ri·bo·fla·vin
| \ ˌrī-bə-ˈflā-vən, ˈrī-bə-ˌ
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variants:
also riboflavine \ -ˌvēn
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Medical Definition of riboflavin
: a yellow crystalline compound C17H20N4O6 that is a growth-promoting member of the vitamin B complex and occurs both free (as in milk) and combined (as in liver)
— called also lactoflavin, ovoflavin, vitamin B2