ascorbic acid

noun

ascor·​bic acid ə-ˈskȯr-bik- How to pronounce ascorbic acid (audio)
: vitamin c

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The pure form, L-ascorbic acid, is powerful but unstable. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025 Here, a blend of low dose ascorbic acid and glutathione help to brighten hyperpigmentation. — Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026 It’s paired with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid to help balance intensity with a bit more stability. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026 The class action lawsuit also alleged the energy drinks contain another chemical preservative in the form of ascorbic acid. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ascorbic acid

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Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary a- + New Latin scorbutus scurvy — more at scorbutic

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ascorbic acid was in 1933

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“Ascorbic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascorbic%20acid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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