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
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Like the name suggests, vitamin C is one of its main ingredients.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Studies have shown that vitamin C can also promote collagen production, so stock up on your citrus and leafy greens.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
Prevent Disease Raspberries are rich in powerful antioxidants, including vitamin C, quercetin, and ellagic acid.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
The infused vitamin C and French Polynesia Kopara have added benefits for brightening, hydrating, and refining.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Studies have shown that vitamin C can also promote collagen production, so stock up on your citrus and leafy greens.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
Prevent Disease Raspberries are rich in powerful antioxidants, including vitamin C, quercetin, and ellagic acid.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
The infused vitamin C and French Polynesia Kopara have added benefits for brightening, hydrating, and refining.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vitamin C
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“Vitamin C.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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