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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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
vitamin
Verb
vitaminize
Adjetivo
vitaminic
Relacionado
multivitamin
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

Oranges are a great source of ____ C.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: Vitamin

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
vitamin
Verb
vitaminize
Adjetivo
vitaminic
Relacionado
multivitamin

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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

Quiz rápido

Oranges are a great source of ____ C.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: Vitamin

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