scorbutic

adjective

scor·​bu·​tic skȯr-ˈbyü-tik How to pronounce scorbutic (audio)
: of, relating to, producing, or affected with scurvy

Examples of scorbutic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web They have been used to treat burns, make skin tone prettier, and many other options due to their anti-scorbutic properties. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin scorbuticus, from scorbutus scurvy, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old English scurf scurf

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scorbutic was in 1655

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Cite this Entry

“Scorbutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scorbutic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

scorbutic

adjective
scor·​bu·​tic skȯr-ˈbyüt-ik How to pronounce scorbutic (audio)
: of, relating to, producing, or affected with scurvy
a scorbutic diet
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