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vitamin

/ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/

A natural substance found in food that is necessary for the body to grow and remain healthy. There are several different types of vitamins, such as Vitamin A, B, and C, each serving a specific purpose.

Exemples

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1

I take a multivitamin every morning with my breakfast.

I take a multivitamin every morning with my breakfast.

2

The physician recommended a vitamin D supplement to improve bone density.

The physician recommended a vitamin D supplement to improve bone density.

3

You should eat more fruit; it's packed with vitamins.

You should eat more fruit; it's packed with vitamins.

Famille de mots

Nom
vitamin
Verb
vitaminize
Adjectif
vitaminic
Apparenté
multivitamin
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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Vita' means 'Life' in Latin. Vitamins are vital for your life!

Quiz rapide

Oranges are a great source of ____ C.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : Vitamin

Exemples

1

I take a multivitamin every morning with my breakfast.

everyday

I take a multivitamin every morning with my breakfast.

2

The physician recommended a vitamin D supplement to improve bone density.

formal

The physician recommended a vitamin D supplement to improve bone density.

3

You should eat more fruit; it's packed with vitamins.

informal

You should eat more fruit; it's packed with vitamins.

4

The study analyzes the absorption rates of various vitamin compounds in the digestive tract.

academic

The study analyzes the absorption rates of various vitamin compounds in the digestive tract.

5

Our new product line includes a variety of organic vitamin waters.

business

Our new product line includes a variety of organic vitamin waters.

Famille de mots

Nom
vitamin
Verb
vitaminize
Adjectif
vitaminic
Apparenté
multivitamin

Collocations courantes

take vitamins to consume vitamin pills or supplements
vitamin deficiency a medical condition caused by a lack of vitamins
essential vitamins vitamins that the body must have to function
rich in vitamins containing a large amount of vitamins
vitamin supplement a pill or liquid taken to add vitamins to the diet

Phrases Courantes

packed with vitamins

containing many different or a high quantity of vitamins

daily vitamin

a supplement taken every day

vitamin boost

a quick increase in nutrients to improve health

Souvent confondu avec

vitamin vs mineral

Vitamins are organic substances produced by plants or animals, while minerals are inorganic elements that come from soil and water.

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Notes d'usage

When referring to a specific type, the word 'Vitamin' is followed by a capital letter (e.g., Vitamin C). In British English, it is often pronounced /vɪt-/, while in American English, it is pronounced /vaɪt-/.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'vitamin' as an uncountable noun; however, it is countable. Use 'vitamins' when talking about the group in general.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Vita' means 'Life' in Latin. Vitamins are vital for your life!

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Origine du mot

Coined in 1912 from the Latin 'vita' (life) and 'amine' (a chemical compound), because they were originally thought to be vital amino acids.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: vitamins Commonly used in compound nouns (e.g., vitamin pill, vitamin deficiency)
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Contexte culturel

In many Western countries, taking daily vitamin supplements is a standard part of the morning routine for health-conscious individuals.

Quiz rapide

Oranges are a great source of ____ C.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : Vitamin

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