ascorbic

We have found lemma(root) word of ascorbic : ascorbic acid.

Definitions


[əˌskɔːbɪk ˈasɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a vitamin found particularly in citrus fruits and green vegetables. It is essential in maintaining healthy connective tissue, and is also thought to act as an antioxidant. Severe deficiency causes scurvy


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Origin:
1930s: from a- ‘without’ + medieval Latin scorbutus ‘scurvy’ + -ic




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