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ASCORBIC ACID
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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:
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)
Context examples:
Ascorbic acid helps fight infections, heal wounds, and keep tissues healthy.
(Ascorbic acid, NCI Dictionary)
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