E
- noun
- /iː/
- Specialized
- Many fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin E, which is essential for maintaining good health.
- vitamin E
- oil and vitamin E
Examples
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Also, the obtained results may be explained by activities of vitamin E and pumpkin oil.
Academic text (2015) -
Graph: Figure 1. Frequency Distribution of the Experimental Group (E) and Control Group (C) References
Academic text (2008) -
Youth with or at risk of E/BD need early intervention focused on phonologic and other language abilities.
Academic text (2013) -
If person-to-person transmission were to occur, it could potentially make hepatitis E much harder to contain.
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However, there are three studies investigating SRSD with students with E/BD at the elementary level in traditional school settings.
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In 12 (1%) patients, hepatitis E virus infection was identified; in 11 patients, chronic infection developed.
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Vitamin E is known for its important role as an antioxidant in the body.
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A deficiency in vitamin E can lead to reproductive issues.
Synonyms
A substance stored in body fat that helps the body make babies and protects cells from damage
A vitamin that dissolves in fat and protects cells from damage and helps reproduction
A form of vitamin E in plant oils that protects your body cells
Idioms
- Formal
A motto meaning 'out of many, one' used by the United States to show unity
Compounds
- Specialized
A substance stored in body fat that helps the body make babies and protects cells from damage
- Specialized
A layer of the upper atmosphere about 80 to 145 kilometres above the ground that reflects medium-length radio waves
- Specialized
Part of the upper atmosphere 50 to 90 miles above Earth that reflects medium radio waves
- Specialized
A bicycle with an electric motor that helps you pedal or moves without you pedalling
- Specialized
A type of eye surgery that reshapes the cornea by creating a small flap to correct vision
- Slang
A fashion and makeup style with dyed hair, bold eyeliner, and fun accessories
A former mountainous area in central Italy by the Adriatic Sea now split into the regions Abruzzo and Molise
- Slur
Online creators, often women, who gain followers by sharing sexual or suggestive content
An Iranian political group that mixes left-wing and Islamic ideas and some countries call it a terrorist group
An armed group in Pakistan that wants to set up an Islamic government and works with the Taliban
- Informal
A mild, funny phrase people say instead of swearing when surprised or angry
- Specialized
A body protein that helps cause allergic reactions and fights parasites
A holiday in some southern United States on January 19 to remember the birth of Confederate General Robert E Lee
A public holiday on January 19 in some southern US states honoring Confederate general Robert E Lee
- NSFW
A Pakistani organization accused of giving information about weapons to terrorists
Surface Forms
Etymology
E for the vitamin comes from the compound name tocopherol, whose Greek parts mean 'to bring forth a child' because it was first noticed as important for reproduction. So E is an easy word to remember: it helps protect cells and supports reproductive health.