Meaning Of The Word Antiscorbutic

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Antiscorbutic Meaning

Antiscorbutic Definition
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What's The Definition Of Antiscorbutic?

antiscorbutic in American English
a remedy or preventive for scurvy, as vitamin C
that cures or prevents scurvy
adjective: efficacious against scurvy
noun: an antiscorbutic agent, as ascorbic acid

antiscorbutic in British English
adjective: preventing or curing scurvy
noun: an antiscorbutic remedy or agent

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