ascorbate

noun
UK /əˈskɔːbeɪt/
US /əˈskɔːrbeɪt/

Ascorbate is a form of vitamin C that helps keep your body healthy.

Oranges contain ascorbate, which helps you stay well.

SYNONYMS

vitamin Cascorbic acidantioxidantnutrient

RELATED WORDS

vitamincitrusantioxidantnutritionsupplement

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A salt or ester of ascorbic acid.

The chemist studied how ascorbate dissolves in water.

3. A substance added to food to keep it from spoiling.

Ascorbate is often added to fruit juice to keep it fresh.

4. A compound that helps protect cells from damage.

Ascorbate acts as an antioxidant in the body.