ascorbic acid

noun

ascor·​bic acid ə-ˈskȯr-bik- 

: vitamin c

Examples of ascorbic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guidance from Michigan State University recommends pretreating fruit by soaking it in a mixture of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and cold water, and steam blanching vegetables before dehydrating them. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

This potent elixir is powered by L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to protect against environmental stressors and combat fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Supplements with very high acidity, like vitamin C (ascorbic acid), will worsen nausea if taken without any food. — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 18 July 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary a- + New Latin scorbutus scurvy — more at scorbutic

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ascorbic acid

• antacid
• placid

Kids Definition

ascorbic acid

noun

ascor·​bic acid ə-ˌskȯr-bik- 

: vitamin c

Medical Definition

ascorbic acid

noun

ascor·​bic acid ə-ˌskȯr-bik- 

: vitamin c