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

The formula is rounded out with vitamin C, fatty acid-rich mongongo oil, a moisture barrier-bolstering kukui oil, and hydrating sunflower seed oil to show your skin some TLC. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025

Rich in vitamin C and may help boost glutathione levels Eggs: Contain the amino acid cysteine that the body uses to produce glutathione Nuts: Include the essential mineral selenium that can bolster glutathione production A Word From Verywell Taking steps to prevent a hangover is key. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025

Lemon, which is rich in vitamin C, has diuretic effects and promotes the elimination of toxins, while the acidity stimulates the digestive system. —Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025

Scurvy is a serious vitamin C deficiency and is caused by a lack of the nutrient in one’s diet, according to the Cleveland Clinic. —Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 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