aneurin
nounUK /ˈæn.jʊə.rɪn/
US /ˈæn.jə.rɪn/
A vitamin that helps your body turn food into energy.
Oranges and beans are good sources of aneurin.
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2. A former name for thiamine, used especially in British medical writing.
Old textbooks often list aneurin as the first B vitamin.
3. A chemical compound needed for healthy nerves and muscles.
Doctors checked his aneurin levels after he felt weak.
4. A nutrient added to some breakfast cereals and bread.
The label says the flour is enriched with aneurin.