ascorbate

noun

ascor·​bate ə-ˈskȯr-ˌbāt How to pronounce ascorbate (audio)
-bət
: a salt of ascorbic acid

Examples of ascorbate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are also different types, including ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, and calcium ascorbate. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024 Culturelle Daily Probiotic,Digestive Health Capsules The Culturelle probiotic is made up of Lactobacillus GG, Inulin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sucrose maltodextrin, sodium ascorbate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024 The apple's biggest fans might be food-service companies and restaurants, which currently rely on a chemical antioxidant called calcium ascorbate to keep sliced apples from browning. Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2015 Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, which tends to be more stable than its counterparts. Glamour, 9 June 2022 That's why Sunday Riley's new cream is infused specifically with THD ascorbate, a stabilized and potent form of the antioxidant. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2022 The brand uses three different forms of vitamin C—ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate—to energize and brighten the skin. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 For the uninitiated, the particular form of vitamin C in Sea Vitamin C Serum, THD ascorbate, is an extremely stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C, according to cosmetic chemist Ginger King. Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 20 Aug. 2020 Another option is Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum, $85, which contains THD ascorbate, or our SELF Healthy Beauty Award winner, Vichy LiftActiv 15% Pure Vitamin C Serum Brightening Skin Corrector, $29, which contains ascorbic acid. Talia Abbas, SELF, 9 Oct. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ascorbate was in 1938

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“Ascorbate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascorbate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

ascorbate

noun
ascor·​bate ə-ˈskȯr-ˌbāt How to pronounce ascorbate (audio) -bət How to pronounce ascorbate (audio)
: a salt of ascorbic acid
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