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ASCORBIC ACID

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy

Synonyms:

ascorbic acid; C; vitamin C

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("ascorbic acid" is a kind of...):

antioxidant (substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides)

water-soluble vitamin (any vitamin that is soluble in water)

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 Context examples: 

Ascorbic acid helps fight infections, heal wounds, and keep tissues healthy.

(Ascorbic acid, NCI Dictionary)