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riboflavin
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ri·bo·fla·vin  (rb-flvn, -b-)
n.
An orange-yellow crystalline compound, C17H20N4O6, the principal growth-promoting factor in the vitamin B complex, naturally occurring in milk, leafy vegetables, fresh meat, and egg yolks. Also called lactoflavin, vitamin B2.


riboflavin, riboflavine [ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a yellow water-soluble vitamin of the B complex that occurs in green vegetables, germinating seeds, and in milk, fish, egg yolk, liver, and kidney. It is essential for the carbohydrate metabolism of cells. It is used as a permitted food colour, yellow or orange-yellow (E101). Formula: C17H20N4O6 Also called vitamin B2 lactoflavin
[from ribose + flavin]

riboflavin  (rb-flvn)
A water-soluble compound belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in carbohydrate metabolism and the maintenance of mucous membranes. Riboflavin is found in milk, leafy vegetables, meat, and egg yolks. Also called vitamin B2. Chemical formula: C17H20N4O6.
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Noun1.riboflavin - a B vitamin that prevents skin lesions and weight loss
flavin - a ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin
B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex, B - originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins
Translations
riboflavin [ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn] Nriboflavina f
riboflavin [ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn] nriboflavine f
rib-tickler [ˈrɪbtɪklər] nblague > f
riboflavin
nRiboflavin nt
riboflavin [ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn] n (Chem) → riboflavina


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If you have a Vitamin B2 deficiency will cause you to be sensitive to the sun''s rays, your lips will crack from dryness, angular cheilitis, your tongue will swell, dermatitis issues will arise, syphilis like symptoms, and hyperemia.
Vitamin B1 helps in blood circulation and vitamin B2 deficiency can cause brown pigmentation and liner spots on skin.
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