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Etymology of the English word ascorbic

the English word ascorbic

derived from the English word a-

using the Greek prefix a-, ἀ- (an- not, without)

derived from the English word scorbutic

derived from the Latin word scorbuticus

derived from the Latin word scorbutus (scurvy)

Derivations in English

ascorbic acid, ascorbate

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