| NOUN | substance | vitamin C, C, ascorbic acid | a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables |
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| Meaning | A vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy. | |
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| Synonyms | C, ascorbic acid | |
| Broader | antioxidant | Substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides |
| water-soluble vitamin | Any vitamin that is soluble in water | |
| Spanish | ácido ascórbico, vitamina C | |
| Catalan | àcid ascòrbic, vitamina C | |
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