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

My cousin, who keeps urging me to add a hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to my skincare regime.

From Literature

Common ingredients include hyaluronic acid to help with hydration, peptides for skin plumping, retinals for fine lines and vitamin C for brightening the under-eye area.

From Los Angeles Times

Moustafa recommends getting enough protein and eating vitamin C rich foods.

From Science Daily

Scientists at the University of Otago, Faculty of Medicine -- Christchurch Ōtautahi, have identified a direct connection between how much vitamin C people eat and how well their skin produces collagen and renews itself.

From Science Daily

Vegetarian children were found to consume higher amounts of fiber, iron, folate, vitamin C, and magnesium than omnivorous children.

From Science Daily