ascorbic acid

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === ascorbic acid (uncountable) (biochemistry) A white crystalline organic compound, C6H8O6, found in citrus fruits and many vegetables; it is an antioxidant and an efficient scavenger of free radicals. ==== Synonyms ==== (C6H8O6): E300 (as antioxidant), vitamin C, hexuronic acid ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====