ascorbic acid meaning

UK US /əˈskɔrbɪk ˈæsəd/ 5 syllables

ascorbic acid (noun): a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy.

Definition of ascorbic acid

  1. a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy

    Synonyms: vitamin C, C

    Type of: water-soluble vitamin, antioxidant

How to pronounce ascorbic acid

ascorbic acid is pronounced /əˈskɔrbɪk ˈæsəd/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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