Definition of Ascorbic acid

1. Noun. A vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy.

Exact synonyms: C, Vitamin C
Generic synonyms: Antioxidant, Water-soluble Vitamin

Medical Definition of Ascorbic acid

1. An important dietry requirement, which if insufficint can produce scurvy. Synonym: vitamin C. (18 Nov 2007)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ascorbic Acid

Ascomycota
ascomycotina
Ascomycotina
asconce
Ascophyllum
Ascophyllum nodosum
ascorbase
ascorbate
ascorbate
ascorbate-cyanide test
ascorbates
ascorbate oxidase
ascorbate peroxidase
ascorbic
ascorbic acid (current term)
ascorbic acid (current term)
ascorbic acid deficiency
ascorbyl palmitate
ascospore
ascospore
ascospores
ascosporic
ascosporous
ascot
ascots
ascribable
ascribable(p)
ascribe
ascribed
ascribes

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