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

Taking vitamin C alongside iron also helps with nonheme absorption. —Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025

How much vitamin C to have every day? —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, and kale can provide most of your daily vitamin C in one serving. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Sep. 2025

The fruit also has immune-boosting vitamin C and compounds that support a diverse gut microbiome. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 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