biotin

noun

bi·o·tin ˈbī-ə-tən

: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

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OGx Thick & Full with biotin and collagen Writing for Yahoo Shopping, Jennifer Romolini named the Ogx Thick & Full Shampoo with Biotin & Collagen her top pick at this price point. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 People start biotin and credit it when hair returns naturally. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Hair vitamins, whether multis packed with biotin or standalone collagen supplements, promise to speed up hair growth and keep strands shiny and strong. — Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 They’re made with biotin and folic acid to help strengthen hair and nails. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biotin

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Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek biotos life, sustenance; akin to Greek bios

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1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biotin was in 1936

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“Biotin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biotin. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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biotin

noun

bi·o·tin ˈbī-ə-tən

: a growth vitamin of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

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biotin

noun

bi·o·tin ˈbī-ət-ən

: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

called also vitamin H

biotin

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