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water-soluble vitamin

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Noun1.water-soluble vitamin - any vitamin that is soluble in water
vitamin - any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
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
bioflavinoid, citrin, vitamin P - a vitamin that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation
ascorbic acid, vitamin C, C - a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
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