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ascorbic acid

DEFINITIONS OF: ascorbic acid

1

n a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy

Synonyms:
C, vitamin C
Type of:
antioxidant
substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
water-soluble vitamin
any vitamin that is soluble in water
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