Meaning of the word niacin in English

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niacin

US /ˈnaɪə.sɪn/
UK /ˈnaɪə.sɪn/
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Noun

1.

a vitamin of the B complex, found in meat, nuts, and cereals, and important for energy release in the body. Nicotinic acid.

Example:
Foods rich in niacin include chicken, fish, and peanuts.
A deficiency of niacin can lead to pellagra.
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