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While bottled lemon juice is a convenient staple in many recipes, fresh lemon juice is a better source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and antioxidants.—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025 The pure form, L-ascorbic acid, is powerful but unstable.—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025 The double-digit dose of L-ascorbic acid visibly evens out skin tone and softens lines over time.—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for ascorbic acid
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International Scientific Vocabulary a- + New Latin scorbutus scurvy — more at scorbutic
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