vitamin c
Definition
Noun: A water-soluble vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid, that is naturally present in many fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits. It is essential for human health, playing crucial roles in tissue repair, collagen synthesis, and immune function. Historically, its deficiency is known to cause the disease scurvy.
Usage
Vitamin C is used as a non-count noun to refer to the nutrient substance itself. - It is commonly discussed in contexts of nutrition, health, and dietary supplements. - It is often paired with verbs like get, take, contain, need, and prevent.
Examples
- General Statement:
- Health Benefit:
- Scientific Fact: Vitamin C is necessary for the body to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscle, and collagen in bones.
- Deficiency:
Advanced Usage
- "Vitamin C content": Refers to the amount of the vitamin present in a food or substance.
- The vitamin C content of bell peppers is surprisingly high.
- "High in vitamin C" / "Rich in vitamin C": Common phrases to describe foods that are good sources of the nutrient.
- Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C.
Variants and Related Words
- Ascorbic Acid (n): The chemical name for vitamin C, often used in scientific, medical, or ingredient contexts.
- Ascorbic acid is listed as a preservative in this juice.
- Ascorbate (n): A salt or ester of ascorbic acid.
- Dehydroascorbic Acid (n): The oxidized form of ascorbic acid.
Synonyms
- Ascorbic Acid: The direct chemical synonym.
- L-ascorbic acid: A more specific term for the biologically active form.
Related Phrases
- "Vitamin C complex": Sometimes used to refer to vitamin C along with its naturally co-occurring bioflavonoids in foods.
- "Vitamin C serum": A common term in skincare for topical products containing ascorbic acid.
Noun
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a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
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