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ascorbate
This term is primarily used in biochemical, pharmaceutical, and medical contexts to describe the ionized or salt form of vitamin C. While "ascorbic acid" refers to the pure acid, "ascorbate" is the form typically encountered in the body or in buffered supplements, such as sodium ascorbate, to reduce acidity and improve stability.
In clinical settings, the term is often used when discussing intravenous administration or specific chemical reactions where the salt form is required for solubility or pH balance. It is a technical term and is rarely used in casual conversation, where "vitamin C" is the standard descriptor.
Meanings
Examples
Sodium ascorbate is often used as a food preservative.
Sodium ascorbate is often used as a food preservative.
I wonder if calcium ascorbate is easier on the stomach than pure ascorbic acid.
The lab technician measured the concentration of ascorbate in the sample.
The lab technician measured the concentration of ascorbate in the sample.
You should look for a supplement containing magnesium ascorbate for better absorption.
You should look for a supplement containing magnesium ascorbate for better absorption.
The study examines how ascorbate prevents oxidative damage in cells.
The chemical structure of ascorbate allows it to act as a powerful antioxidant.
I need to check if this skincare serum uses a stable form of ascorbate.
The patient was administered an intravenous dose of ascorbate to treat the deficiency.
The patient was administered an intravenous dose of ascorbate to treat the deficiency.