ascorbate
noun
ascor·bate ə-ˈskȯr-ˌbāt 
-bət
: a salt of ascorbic acid
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, which tends to be more stable than its counterparts. 
Glamour, 9 June 2022 That's why Sunday Riley's new cream is infused specifically with THD ascorbate, a stabilized and potent form of the antioxidant. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2022 The brand uses three different forms of vitamin C—ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate—to energize and brighten the skin. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 For the uninitiated, the particular form of vitamin C in Sea Vitamin C Serum, THD ascorbate, is an extremely stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C, according to cosmetic chemist Ginger King. Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 20 Aug. 2020 Another option is Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum, $85, which contains THD ascorbate, or our SELF Healthy Beauty Award winner, Vichy LiftActiv 15% Pure Vitamin C Serum Brightening Skin Corrector, $29, which contains ascorbic acid. Talia Abbas, SELF, 9 Oct. 2018 Our experts recommend keeping an eye out for a specific type of vitamin C, tetrahexyldecyl (THD) ascorbate, which is a stable form of ascorbic acid. Talia Abbas, SELF, 9 Oct. 2018 Also, some experts say that since THD ascorbate is stable, the formulation may last longer than vitamin C that is in active form. Talia Abbas, SELF, 9 Oct. 2018 Common derivatives, like ascorbyl palmitate and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tend to be more stable than pure ascorbic acid but slower acting. Allure, 17 Aug. 2018 See More
Glamour, 9 June 2022 That's why Sunday Riley's new cream is infused specifically with THD ascorbate, a stabilized and potent form of the antioxidant. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2022 The brand uses three different forms of vitamin C—ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate—to energize and brighten the skin. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 For the uninitiated, the particular form of vitamin C in Sea Vitamin C Serum, THD ascorbate, is an extremely stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C, according to cosmetic chemist Ginger King. Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 20 Aug. 2020 Another option is Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum, $85, which contains THD ascorbate, or our SELF Healthy Beauty Award winner, Vichy LiftActiv 15% Pure Vitamin C Serum Brightening Skin Corrector, $29, which contains ascorbic acid. Talia Abbas, SELF, 9 Oct. 2018 Our experts recommend keeping an eye out for a specific type of vitamin C, tetrahexyldecyl (THD) ascorbate, which is a stable form of ascorbic acid. Talia Abbas, SELF, 9 Oct. 2018 Also, some experts say that since THD ascorbate is stable, the formulation may last longer than vitamin C that is in active form. Talia Abbas, SELF, 9 Oct. 2018 Common derivatives, like ascorbyl palmitate and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tend to be more stable than pure ascorbic acid but slower acting. Allure, 17 Aug. 2018 See More Word History
First Known Use
1938, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
ascorbate
noun
ascor·bate ə-ˈskȯr-ˌbāt -bət
-bət : a salt of ascorbic acid