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Definitions:
Noun
vitamin C
C
ascorbic acid
Definition: a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
Definition: A white crystalline organic compound, C₆H₈O₆, found in citrus fruits and many vegetables; it is an antioxidant and an efficient scavenger of free radicals.