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Origin of vitamin C
First recorded in 1920â25
Words nearby vitamin C
vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin Bc, vitamin B complex, vitamin Bx, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin D1, vitamin D2, vitamin D3, vitamin D milk
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British Dictionary definitions for vitamin C
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Medical definitions for vitamin C
vitamin C
n.
ascorbic acid
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Scientific definitions for vitamin C
vitamin C
A water-soluble vitamin important for healthy skin, teeth, bones, and blood vessels. It is found especially in citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, and green leafy vegetables. A deficiency of vitamin C in the diet causes scurvy. Also called ascorbic acid. Chemical formula: C6H8O6.
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