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ascorbic acid
(redirected from Hexuronic acid)

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a·scor·bic acid  (-skôrbk)
n.
A white, crystalline vitamin, C6H8O6, found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy green vegetables and used to prevent scurvy. Also called vitamin C.
[a- + scorb(ut)ic.]
ascorbic acid [əˈskɔːbɪk]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white crystalline vitamin present in plants, esp citrus fruits, tomatoes, and green vegetables. A deficiency in the diet of man leads to scurvy. Formula: C6H8O6 Also called vitamin C
[C20 ascorbic from a-1 + scorb(ut)ic]
ascorbic acid  (-skôrbk)
See vitamin C.
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Noun1.ascorbic acid - a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetablesascorbic acid - a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
vitamin C, C
antioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
water-soluble vitamin - any vitamin that is soluble in water
Translations
ascorbic acid
n → Askorbinsäure f
ascorbic acid [əˌskɔːbɪkˈæsɪd] n → acido ascorbico
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