thiamin
pronunciation
How to pronounce thiamin in British English:
UK ['θaɪəmɪn]
How to pronounce thiamin in American English:
US ['θaɪəmɪn]
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- Noun:
- a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
Word Origin
- thiamin (n.)
- also thiamine, alternative name for vitamin B1, 1937, coined by U.S. chemist Dr. Robert R. Williams (1886-1965) from thio-, indicating the presence of sulfur, comb. form of Greek theion "sulfur," + amine, indicating the amino group. Or the second element might be from vitamin.
Example
- 1. Caterpillars are a fantastic source of iron , thiamin , and riboflavin .
- 2. Crickets are extremely high in calcium . Caterpillars are a fantastic source of iron , thiamin , and riboflavin .
- 3. Thiamin deficiency is known to hamper the brain 's ability to use glucose , decreasing energy available for mental activities . It also overexcites neurons so that they fire endlessly , poop out , and die .