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vitamin B2

vitamin B2

3.4
A substance the body needs to turn food into energy and keep skin and eyes healthy
  • noun
  • /ˈvaɪtəmɪn biː tuː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vitamina B2
  • Riboflavin (or vitamin B2) is a key member of this group of vitamins, and yellow is the natural color of riboflavin.

Examples

  • Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and preventing weight loss.

  • Only vitamin B2 metabolism increased.

    Academic text (2018)

  • This is consistent with recent studies showing that the activity of vitamin B2 metabolism does not decrease until after the age of 50.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Eating foods rich in vitamin B2, such as eggs and green leafy vegetables, can help improve your overall health.

  • A deficiency in vitamin B2 may lead to skin lesions and other health issues, highlighting its importance in the diet.

Synonyms

riboflavin
vsvitamin B2
  • Specialized
4 5.3

A vitamin the body uses to make energy and keep skin healthy

is the everyday vitamin name rather than the chemical term
hepatoflavin
vsvitamin B2
  • Specialized
9.9

A B vitamin that helps keep skin healthy and prevent weight loss

is the common name used more widely than this technical label
vitamin G
vsvitamin B2
  • Archaic
4.6

An old name for the vitamin riboflavin that prevents skin problems and weight loss

is the modern standard name rather than the older form
ovoflavin
vsvitamin B2
  • Archaic
9.9

A B vitamin that helps the body grow and stops skin problems and weight loss

is the broader essential health term not focused only on growth
lactoflavin
vsvitamin B2
  • Specialized
7.7

A vitamin that helps the body grow, makes red blood cells, and keeps skin healthy

is the basic essential nutrient term focusing mainly on skin and weight effects

Surface Forms

vitamin B2 singular
vitamin B2s plural

Morphology

vitamin + B2

The phrase is directly compositional: 'vitamin' indicates a nutrient and 'B2' is a subtype label, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand this refers to a specific B-complex vitamin. The exact biochemical details (riboflavin, health effects) require background knowledge, but the basic meaning 'a type of vitamin (B group) called B2' is transparent and follows common cross-linguistic labeling conventions.

Etymology

Vitamin B2 got its name when early scientists gave vitamins letters and numbers and this one was number 2; it is also called riboflavin, made from ribo- (a small 'sugar') and flavin (meaning 'yellow') because the substance is yellow. So, the name vitamin B2 is used for this important nutrient that helps keep skin and eyes healthy.