pantothenic acid

English

Etymology

From pantothenic + acid.

Noun

pantothenic acid (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) A water-soluble antioxidant vitamin needed for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins; it is found in cereals, legumes, meat and other foods.

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