ascorbic acid

noun

ascor·​bic acid ə-ˈskȯr-bik- How to pronounce ascorbic acid (audio)

Examples of ascorbic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This serum has a type of vitamin C known as 3 O ascorbic acid, which works wonders in brightening your skin. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 The human body needs vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, to produce collagen. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 There are also different types, including ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, and calcium ascorbate. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024 The brightening elixir is formulated with more than just your basic standard pure vitamin C (a.k.a. ascorbic acid) to diminish dark spots, dullness, and texture. Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ascorbic acid 

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary a- + New Latin scorbutus scurvy — more at scorbutic

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ascorbic acid was in 1933

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“Ascorbic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascorbic%20acid. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

ascorbic acid

noun
ascor·​bic acid ə-ˌskȯr-bik- How to pronounce ascorbic acid (audio)

Medical Definition

ascorbic acid

noun
ascor·​bic acid ə-ˌskȯr-bik- How to pronounce ascorbic acid (audio)

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