Definitions

1. verb

to cause scurvy, or to suffer from scurvy, typically due to a lack of vitamin C in the diet

“The sailors began to scorbutize after months of eating dried and salted food with no fresh fruits or vegetables.”

2. verb

to make someone or something more susceptible to scurvy

“The harsh winter weather scorbutized the prisoners, leading to widespread illness.”

3. verb

to afflict with scurvy

“The long voyage scorbutized many of the crew members, causing widespread suffering.”