ascorbic acid
US /əˌskɔːr.bɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
UK /əˌskɔːr.bɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
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ácido ascórbico
a vitamin found in citrus fruits and green vegetables, essential for the maintenance of connective tissue, and acting as an antioxidant. Deficiency causes scurvy.
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Citrus fruits are rich in ascorbic acid.
Los cítricos son ricos en ácido ascórbico.
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Ascorbic acid is also known as Vitamin C.
El ácido ascórbico también se conoce como Vitamina C.