Definitions

1. noun

A compound or salt of ascorbic acid, especially vitamin C.

“The researcher studied the effects of ascorbate on cell growth.”

2. noun

A compound or salt of ascorbic acid.

“The chemist synthesized a new ascorbate compound.”

3. chemistry

A compound or salt of ascorbic acid.

“In the lab, she isolated the ascorbate from the plant extract.”

4. noun

A compound or salt of ascorbic acid, especially vitamin C in its oxidized form.

“The doctor prescribed an ascorbate supplement to her patient.”