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vitamin C
vitamin C
vitamin C
- A water-soluble vitamin important for healthy skin, teeth, bones, and blood vessels. It is found especially in citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, and green leafy vegetables. A deficiency of vitamin C in the diet causes scurvy . Also called ascorbic acid. Chemical formula: C 6 H 8 O 6 .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vitamin C1
First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences
Some of them have a decent amount of Vitamin C or Vitamin A or calcium.
From The Daily Beast
Fennel has been used medicinally for years, and pairs beautifully with oranges, the classic Vitamin C source.
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Vitamin B complex, vitamin C—and, finally, half a dozen highly questionable contraceptive pills?
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