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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

food, nutrient go
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

nourishment, alimentation, sustenance, nutrition, victuals, nutriment, aliment go
a source of materials to nourish the body

vitamin go
any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism

water-soluble vitamin
any vitamin that is soluble in water

noun.substance

3 Subcategories

B, B-complex vitamin, B complex, vitamin B complex, vitamin B, B vitamin go
originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins
vitamin P, bioflavinoid, citrin go
a vitamin that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation
C, vitamin C, ascorbic acid go
a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables