Is Vitamin C Capitalized

Is Vitamin C Capitalized

Definition of vitamin C

: 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

Examples of vitamin C in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most people believe that vitamin C boosts the immune system and protects against colds. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 16 Nov. 2021 There is no evidence that vitamin C is effective in preventing or treating COVID. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com, 22 Oct. 2021 Peep the amazing sale items, like the Revlon hair dryer for 42 percent off and the Sunday Riley vitamin C serum for $6 off. — Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 6 Oct. 2021 The serum's waterless delivery system and stabilized vitamin C is gently yet effective. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 Illuminating Face Primer is housed inside an orange tube to represent the ample amount of brightening vitamin C within. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2021 Water-soluble vitamins: These include vitamin C and a host of B vitamins, and dissolve in water while not being easily stored in your body. — Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2021 For instance, a 2012 study published in Agrotechnology found that certain fruit peels are rich sources of fiber and contain more vitamin C than the pulp. — Devorah Lev-tov, SELF, 13 May 2021 If preventing hyperpigmentation is your priority, products containing vitamin C will help by fading dark spots. — Anjana Rajbhandary, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2021

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First Known Use of vitamin C

circa 1920, in the meaning defined above

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"Vitamin C." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20C. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.

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Medical Definition of vitamin C

: 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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Is Vitamin C Capitalized

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