Meaning of the word "vitamin B1" in English

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vitamin B1

US /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn biː wʌn/
UK /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn biː wʌn/
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Noun

1.

a vitamin of the B complex, found in many foods including yeast, cereal grains, beans, and nuts. It is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.

Example:
Lack of vitamin B1 can lead to beriberi.
Whole grains are a good source of vitamin B1.
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