vitamin C

vitamin C

n.

See ascorbic acid.

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vitamin C

n

(Elements & Compounds) another name for ascorbic acid

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a•scor′bic ac′id

(əˈskɔr bɪk)
n.

a white, crystalline, water-soluble vitamin, C₆H₈O₆, occurring naturally in citrus fruits, green vegetables, etc., and also produced synthetically, essential for normal metabolism: used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy, and in wound-healing and tissue repair. Also called vitamin C.

[1930–35; a-⁶ + scorb(ut)ic]

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vitamin C

A vitamin important for healthy skin, teeth, bones, and blood vessels. It is found especially in citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, and green leafy vegetables. Also called ascorbic acid.

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Noun

1.

vitamin C - a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy ascorbic acid, C antioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides water-soluble vitamin - any vitamin that is soluble in water

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C-vitamin

C-vitamiini

vitamine C