vitamin C

noun

ascorbic acid.

Origin of vitamin C

First recorded in 1920–25

British Dictionary definitions for vitamin c

vitamin C

noun

another name for ascorbic acid

Medical definitions for vitamin c

vitamin C

n.

ascorbic acid

Scientific definitions for vitamin c

vitamin C

A water-soluble vitamin important for healthy skin, teeth, bones, and blood vessels. It is found especially in citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, and green leafy vegetables. A deficiency of vitamin C in the diet causes scurvy. Also called ascorbic acid. Chemical formula: C6H8O6.