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ascorbic acid |
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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]
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Translations ascorbic acid n → Askorbinsäure f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| If exposed to heat (like intense sunlight) the preservative sodium benzoate will mix with ascorbic acid to form a toxic cocktail. The team's recent studies show that a combination of the antioxidants ascorbic acid and N-acetyl-L-cysteine prevents airway inflammation in pollen-exposed mice. Finally, when the scientists moved the balls into a fresh solvent and added ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, the valves reopened, permitting the luminescent molecules in the pores to escape. |
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