Meaning of the word thiamine in English

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thiamine

US /ˈθaɪ.ə.miːn/
UK /ˈθaɪ.ə.miːn/

Noun

a vitamin of the B complex, found in many foods and essential for carbohydrate metabolism and normal nerve function. A deficiency of thiamine causes beriberi.

Example:
Whole grains are a good source of thiamine.
A lack of thiamine can lead to neurological problems.
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