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

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These formulas cleanse the scalp of buildup (a major cause of flat hair, by the way) while plumping strands with conditioning ingredients like hydrating vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, essentially acting as cheat codes for fuller hair straight out of the 90s. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025 Key Ingredients: Squalane, cholesterol esters, vitamin E, vitamin C, retinyl palmitate, Morinda citrifolia extract, and Padina pavonica. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025 The concentrate, which counts Zoë Kravitz as a fan, is infused with squalane, vitamin E, glycerin, and botanical oils to quench thirsty skin. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025 Almond Butter Almond butter offers a range of nutrients, including heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vitamin E

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1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vitamin E was in 1925

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“Vitamin E.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20E. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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

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