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Definition of biotin
biotin
/ˈbaɪ.ə.tɪn/
bi · o · tin
Plural:biotins
•Adjective:biotinic
biotin Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A water-soluble B-complex vitamin that serves as an essential coenzyme in the metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids, and glucose, found naturally in foods such as egg yolks, liver, and nuts.
Example
"Many people take a daily biotin supplement to support healthy hair, skin, and nails."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the 1930s from German Biotin, formed from Ancient Greek βίος (bíos, "life") and the chemical suffix -in.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biotin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biotin