ascorbic acid
nounUK /əˈskɔː.bɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
US /əˈskɔːr.bɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
A vitamin in fruits and vegetables that keeps your body healthy.
Oranges are full of ascorbic acid, which helps you stay well.
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2. A white crystalline powder used as a food preservative.
The juice maker added ascorbic acid to keep the drink fresh.
3. A chemical compound used in skin care products to brighten skin.
Her lotion contains ascorbic acid for a brighter look.
4. A nutrient that helps the body absorb iron from food.
Eating peppers with beans gives ascorbic acid that helps iron get in.