ascorbic acid

noun

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

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According to clinical literature, the human body lacks the functional gene (GULO) to synthesize ascorbic acid endogenously, meaning our vitamin C pool can be fully depleted within as little as one to three months on a deficient diet. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Here, a blend of low dose ascorbic acid and glutathione help to brighten hyperpigmentation. Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026 Researchers found that people who consumed more foods containing additives like citric acid and ascorbic acid (widely known as vitamin C) had a 22% greater risk of developing high blood pressure. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 May 2026 It’s paired with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid to help balance intensity with a bit more stability. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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ascorbic acid

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

Medical Definition

ascorbic acid

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

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