vitamin C

noun

1. ascorbic acid.

vitamin C

noun

1. another name for ascorbic acid

vitamin C

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 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitamin C¹

First recorded in 1920–25