vitamin E

noun

: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants

especially : alpha-tocopherol

Examples of vitamin E in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Strong smell, according to some reviewers The cheekily named The One For Your Hands is packed with all the soft-skin essentials your hands could ask for, including hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and aloe vera. —Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 20 June 2024

Tester Feedback: Commerce editor Sarah Han counts this gentle retinol as one of her favorites and loves that the formula includes moisturizing heavy hitters such as shea butter and tocopheryl acetate (a common form of vitamin E). —Deanna Pai, Allure, 12 June 2024

Antioxidants, silica, vitamin E, and thermal spring water are featured too; plus, iron oxides which deliver a universal tint suitable for most skin types. —Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 11 June 2024

Ingredient highlights include moisturizing vitamin E and lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA), known for its exfoliating properties. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

vitamin E

noun

: any of various oily liquid compounds that can be dissolved in fats, are found especially in plants, and are necessary in the body to prevent infertility and the breakdown of muscles

Medical Definition

vitamin E

noun

: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols or tocotrienols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants

especially : alpha-tocopherol