vitamin C

noun

: a water-soluble vitamin C₆H₈O₆ found in plants and especially in fruits and leafy vegetables or made synthetically and used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy and as an antioxidant for foods

called also ascorbic acid

Examples of vitamin C in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nectarines are rich in powerful antioxidants, including polyphenols, vitamin C, and carotenoids such as beta-carotene and cryptoxanthin.15 The highest concentration of antioxidants is in the fruit's skin. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025

These antioxidants include vitamin C and vitamin E, found in the skin. —Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025

Powered by peptides, vitamin C, and fruit extracts, depending on the flavor, this has all the makings for a reparative and replenishing formula. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2025

The boost: Yogurt adds protein and lowers fat; celery, fennel, and apple offer fiber plus vitamin C and antioxidants. —Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vitamin C

• abc
• absentee
• addressee
• adoptee
• agouti
• allottee
• amphorae
• amputee
• apc
• apogee
• appointee
• assessee

Kids Definition

vitamin C

noun

: a vitamin that is present especially in citrus fruits, tomatoes, and green vegetables and is needed by the body to prevent scurvy

called also ascorbic acid

Medical Definition

vitamin C

noun

: a water-soluble vitamin C₆H₈O₆ found in plants and especially in fruits and leafy vegetables or made synthetically and used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy and as an antioxidant for foods

called also ascorbic acid