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

Example Sentences

Taking vitamin C every day probably won’t hurt you, but you almost certainly don’t need it.

From Popular-Science

As for cancer, the best-quality data show that vitamin C supplements have no effect on your likelihood of getting cancer, nor on the outcome of cancer once you have it.

From Popular-Science

Another study showed that vitamin C levels in canned peaches are four times higher than in fresh peaches.

From Washington Post

This is why cooked dried lentils have only a tenth of the vitamin C of raw sprouted ones.

From Popular-Science

In addition to its low cost and lengthy fridge life span, it is packed with vitamin C and other nutrients.

From Washington Post

Some of them have a decent amount of Vitamin C or Vitamin A or calcium.

From The Daily Beast

Fennel has been used medicinally for years, and pairs beautifully with oranges, the classic Vitamin C source.

From The Daily Beast

Vitamin B complex, vitamin C—and, finally, half a dozen highly questionable contraceptive pills?

From Project Gutenberg