ascorbic acid

noun

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

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The oil-free elixir blends l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid to protect against free radical damage, stave off excess oil production, and clarify pores. Akili King, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025 Other chemicals where inventories are tight include ascorbic acid found in Vitamin C, ammonium bicarbonate used to make baking/cleaning products, and sodium thiocyanate, a critical chemical for concrete used in construction. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 May 2025 The only other three ingredients are carbon dioxide, citric acid, and ascorbic acid. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 May 2025 In skin care products, topical vitamin C comes in two forms: as pure ascorbic acid or in its ester form, explains Dr. Zeichner. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ascorbic acid

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 15 Sep. 2025.

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ascorbic acid

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ascorbic acid

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

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