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

Think: Centella asiatica, ginseng, rice extract, vitamin C, niacinamide, and ceramides—a.k.a. —Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025

The lightweight oil features aloe, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to create the perfect shaving canvas and leave skin smooth. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

According to users, this Neutrogena face serum reduces wrinkles and smooths fine lines due to the presence of vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025

Its secret lies in its ingredient list: vitamin C, tranexamic acid, and niacinamide. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vitamin C

• abc
• absentee
• addressee
• adoptee
• agouti
• allottee
• amphorae
• amputee
• apc
• apogee
• appointee
• assessee

Kids Definition

vitamin C

noun

: a vitamin that is present especially in citrus fruits, tomatoes, and green vegetables and is needed by the body to prevent scurvy

called also ascorbic acid

Medical Definition

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