vitamin C
noun
: a water-soluble vitamin C6H8O6 found in plants and especially in fruits and leafy vegetables or made synthetically and used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy and as an antioxidant for foods
called also ascorbic acid
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And huge doses of vitamin C (once erroneously thought to stave off colds) can stomach upset, diarrhoea and, in extreme cases, kidney stones.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
The study is the first to show that vitamin C delivered through the bloodstream makes its way into all layers of the skin and is associated with measurable improvements in skin function, according to Vissers.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
At SweatHouz, also known as SWTHZ, services offered include infrared sauna, cold plunge and vitamin C showers, all in a private suite.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
What sets this formula apart is the inclusion of ascorbyl glucoside and niacinamide, a vitamin C derivative and brightening staple that improves the look of uneven tone and dark spots over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
The study is the first to show that vitamin C delivered through the bloodstream makes its way into all layers of the skin and is associated with measurable improvements in skin function, according to Vissers.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
At SweatHouz, also known as SWTHZ, services offered include infrared sauna, cold plunge and vitamin C showers, all in a private suite.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
What sets this formula apart is the inclusion of ascorbyl glucoside and niacinamide, a vitamin C derivative and brightening staple that improves the look of uneven tone and dark spots over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vitamin C
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“Vitamin C.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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