antiscorbutic
/ˌæntiskɔrˈbjuːtɪk/
adjective
- Preventing or curing scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency.
- Vitamin C supplements are known for their antiscorbutic effects.
- Sailors historically carried limes and lemons for their antiscorbutic properties.
- The doctor recommended an antiscorbutic diet rich in citrus fruits and leafy greens.
noun
- A substance that prevents or cures scurvy.
- Limes were the most common antiscorbutic used by the British Navy.
- Fresh vegetables are a natural antiscorbutic.
- The explorers packed dried herbs as an antiscorbutic for their long voyage.