antiscorbutics
/ˌæntiskɔrˈbjuːtɪks/
noun
- Substances that prevent or cure scurvy.
- The ship's medicine chest was stocked with antiscorbutics like sauerkraut and lime juice.
- The expedition relied on antiscorbutics to keep the crew healthy during the long winter.
- Modern antiscorbutics include vitamin C tablets and fortified foods.