adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to ascorbic acid or its derivatives. not-comparable
2. 2
   Associated with the absence of scurvy; acting against scurvy. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

cevitamic

Example

More examples

"The concentration of ascorbic acid in the tablet is very low."

Etymology

From a- + scorbutic, possibly influenced by scorbic.

Related phrases

ascorbic acidascorbic acid

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