Thiamine: meaning, definitions and examples

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thiamine

 

[ หˆฮธaษชษ™หŒmiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nutritional supplement

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in metabolism and the conversion of carbohydrates into energy. It is essential for maintaining proper neurological function and is important for the production of neurotransmitters. A deficiency in thiamine can lead to serious health issues, including beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Thiamine is found in various foods such as whole grains, meat, and legumes, and it can also be taken as a dietary supplement to prevent deficiency.

Synonyms

thiamin, vitamin B1

Examples of usage

  • Thiamine is crucial for energy production.
  • People with a high carbohydrate diet need more thiamine.
  • Supplementing with thiamine can help prevent deficiency-related diseases.

Translations

Translations of the word "thiamine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tiamina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคฟเคฏเคพเคฎเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Thiamin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tiamina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั–ะฐะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tiamina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ขใƒŸใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thiamine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiamina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tiamin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ฐ์•„๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูŠุงู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ thiamin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ thiamin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กซ่ƒบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiamin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรญamรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธะฐะผะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tiamin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiamina

Etymology

The term 'thiamine' is derived from the chemical compound's discovery and its structure, which includes a 'thiazole' ring and an 'amine' group, hence the name. The word first appeared in scientific literature in the early 20th century. Thiamine was isolated and identified for its importance in human nutrition during the 1930s. The connection between thiamine deficiency and diseases like beriberi was established in the late 19th century when scientists began to understand the role of vitamins in health. Over the decades, thiamine has been recognized not only for its role in carbohydrate metabolism but also for its importance in maintaining a healthy nervous system. Today, thiamine is included in many dietary supplements and is a crucial component of fortified foods.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,404, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.