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ascorbic

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Ascorbic (adj) means relating to ascorbic acid or substances derived from it.

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1

Relating to ascorbic acid or substances derived from it.

2

Preventing or curing scurvy.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from a- and scorbutic, possibly influenced by scorbic.

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What is the meaning of ascorbic?

"ascorbic" (adj) means relating to ascorbic acid or substances derived from it.

What are the different meanings of ascorbic?

"ascorbic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to ascorbic acid or substances derived from it; 2. Preventing or curing scurvy.

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