ascorbic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A white crystalline organic compound, C₆H₈O₆, found in citrus fruits and many vegetables; it is an antioxidant and an efficient scavenger of free radicals.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

ascorbic acid

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