vitamin C

American  

noun

1. ascorbic acid.

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vitamin C British  

noun

1. another name for ascorbic acid

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vitamin C Scientific  

1. 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: C ₆ H ₈ O ₆ .

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Etymology

Origin of vitamin C

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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vitamin C

However, the researchers emphasize that this was an observational study, meaning it cannot determine whether vitamin C directly causes these differences in brain structure or function.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026

While the findings do not prove that vitamin C protects the brain, they strengthen evidence that good nutrition could play a role in maintaining cognitive health later in life.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026

"I was on high doses of vitamin C, vitamin D, turmeric, a special de-bloat supplement and I would regularly drink water with electrolytes in," Ginger explains.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

In addition to vitamin C, guava also provides vitamin A, folate, dietary fiber, and small amounts of iron.

From Science Daily ● May 27, 2026

Scurvy, the depletion of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, had always been a problem on long voyages and had contributed to Captain Scott’s death en route from the South Pole.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong