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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These tasty red berries are full of antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, and a tooth whitening enzyme known as malic acid, according to Purina.
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Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
These fruits are great for your health, combining fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Part of the lippie's success is the superstar ingredient lineup including brightening vitamin C and.nourishing shea butter that leave your lips feeling unbelievably soft.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 11 July 2025
People in the study who took one of six medications or supplements—cod liver oil, glucosamine, ibuprofen, multivitamins, the hormone treatment Premarin, or vitamin C—tended to have at least two organs systems that were biologically younger than their chronological age.
—Alice Park, Time, 9 July 2025
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Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
These fruits are great for your health, combining fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Part of the lippie's success is the superstar ingredient lineup including brightening vitamin C and.nourishing shea butter that leave your lips feeling unbelievably soft.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 11 July 2025
People in the study who took one of six medications or supplements—cod liver oil, glucosamine, ibuprofen, multivitamins, the hormone treatment Premarin, or vitamin C—tended to have at least two organs systems that were biologically younger than their chronological age.
—Alice Park, Time, 9 July 2025
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“Vitamin C.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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