ascorbic acid

noun

ascor·​bic acid ə-ˈskȯr-bik- 

: vitamin c

Examples of ascorbic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plant Compounds in Peel-On Cucumbers Cucumbers contain polyphenols, flavonoids, and ascorbic acid, all of which act as antioxidants in your body. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2026

Powered by a potent blend of 15% L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, C E Ferulic targets wrinkles and fine lines with ease. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

One of these chambers contains a disc of fabric that is pre-wetted with water, one contains a foaming agent made up of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium bicarbonate (the main component of baking soda), and one contains a drop of eye medication. — Ben Coxworth october 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

This includes glycolic, lactic, mandelic, and L-ascorbic acids. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Oct. 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