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thiamin

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thi·a·mine  (th-mn, -mn) also thi·a·min (-mn)
n.
A vitamin, C12H17ClN4OS, of the vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast, and the bran coat of grains, and necessary for carbohydrate metabolism and normal neural activity. Also called vitamin B1.
[Alteration of thiamin : thi(o)- + (vit)amin.]
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Noun1.thiamin - a B vitamin that prevents beriberithiamin - a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
aneurin, antiberiberi factor, thiamine, vitamin B1
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
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They are a good source of vitamin B (riboflavin, thiamin and niacin), vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus.
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For example, calcium, iron, niacin and thiamin are added to white and brown wheat flour, and these are a valuable source of these nutrients for most people.
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