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

Key Takeaways Watermelon rinds are low in calories and provide fiber, potassium, vitamin C, folate, and citrulline. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026

Ingredients include non-nano sheer zinc oxide, flax and licorice exosomes, vitamin C and tomato extract. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

In the long-term, vitamin C serum can also boost collagen production to firm and hydrate skin. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2026

This is because they are composed of protein, vitamin C, vitamin B6, flavonols, phenolic acids, dietary fiber, phenolic acids and iron. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vitamin C

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

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