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niacin

noun [U]
 
 
/ˈnaɪə.sɪn/ specialized

Definition

one of the vitamin B complex found in foods such as wheat, beef, chicken, and milk, important for producing energy from food and for keeping the digestion and nervous system healthyVitamins and minerals
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