vitamin E |
a compound found in vegetable oils and whole grains, required in human nutrition for the maintenance of blood cells, membranes, and liver and brain tissue; tocopherol. |
vitamin K |
in human nutrition, a substance produced in the intestines by bacteria, or acquired in the diet from milk or green vegetables, required for the synthesis of blood-clotting proteins. |
vitamin P |
bioflavonoid. |
vitellus |
an egg yolk. |
vitiate |
to make (a legal document or the like) ineffective or invalid. [2 definitions] |
viticulture |
the cultivation of grapes, or the study or art of growing grapes. |
vitreous |
having the nature or characteristics of glass, such as hardness or transparency. [3 definitions] |
vitreous humor |
the transparent, colorless jelly that fills the eyeball between the lens and the retina. |
vitrify |
to make into or become glass, usu. through a heating process. [2 definitions] |
vitrine |
a glass showcase or glass-fronted cabinet in which art objects, specimens, fine china, or the like are displayed. |
vitriol |
sulfuric acid. [4 definitions] |
vitriolic |
severely harsh and biting, esp. verbally. [2 definitions] |
vitriolize |
to change or convert into vitriol. [2 definitions] |
vittles |
food, or a stock of food supplies, generally for human consumption. |
vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. [2 definitions] |
vituperation |
the act of vituperating. [2 definitions] |
viva |
long life to someone or something (in Spanish and Italian, used as a salute, honor, or the like). |
vivace |
in a lively, energetic, vivacious manner (used as a musical direction). |
vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |
vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |
vivarium |
an indoor place where live animals or plants are kept for study or observation. |