vitamin C
noun
: a water-soluble vitamin C6H8O6 found in plants and especially in fruits and leafy vegetables or made synthetically and used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy and as an antioxidant for foods
called also ascorbic acid
Examples of vitamin C in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There were some initial concerns that niacinamide could inactivate the benefits of vitamin C if both ingredients were applied to the skin at the same time.
—
Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
The same serving covers over 100% of your vitamin C needs and over 40% of the DV for folate, both of which play important roles in the body.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
For example, high amounts of vitamin C can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people, and high intakes of biotin can impair thyroid test results.
—Maggie Slepian, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
Most people can get enough vitamin C from their diet.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vitamin C
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
The same serving covers over 100% of your vitamin C needs and over 40% of the DV for folate, both of which play important roles in the body.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
For example, high amounts of vitamin C can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people, and high intakes of biotin can impair thyroid test results.
—Maggie Slepian, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
Most people can get enough vitamin C from their diet.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vitamin C
Cite this Entry
“Vitamin C.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share