ascorbate
/əˈskɔːrbeɪt/
noun
- A salt or ester of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), often used as a dietary supplement or food additive.
- She takes a daily ascorbate supplement to support her immune system.
- The orange juice was fortified with calcium ascorbate to boost its vitamin C content.
- Many processed meats contain sodium ascorbate as a preservative.