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Noun: ascorbic acid  u'skor-bik a-sid
  1. A vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
    "Orange juice is an excellent source of ascorbic acid";
    - vitamin C, C

Derived forms: ascorbic acids

Type of: antioxidant, water-soluble vitamin

Part of: Cebion

Encyclopedia: Ascorbic acid