citric acid

noun

a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder, C 6 H 8 O 7 ⋅H 2 O, a tribasic acid having a strong acidic taste, an intermediate in the metabolism of carbohydrates occurring in many fruits, especially limes and lemons, obtained chiefly by fermentation of crude sugar or corn sugar: used chiefly in the flavoring of beverages, confections, and pharmaceuticals.

citric acid

a water-soluble weak tribasic acid found in many fruits, esp citrus fruits, and used in pharmaceuticals and as a flavouring ( E330 ). It is extracted from citrus fruits or made by fermenting molasses and is an intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism. Formula: CH 2 (COOH)C(OH)(COOH)CH 2 COOH

citric acid

/ sĭt′rĭk /

A white, odorless acid that has a sour taste and occurs widely in plants, especially in citrus fruit, and is formed during the Krebs cycle. It is used in medicine and as a flavoring. Ions of citric acid are a by-product of the metabolism of carbohydrates during the Krebs cycle. Chemical formula: C 6 H 8 O 7 .

First recorded in 1805–15

Coagulation is notably delayed in hemophilia and icterus and after administration of citric acid.

Small, imperfect, and bruised fruit goes to the citric acid factory near the packing-houses.

Citric acid is precipitated in the presence of a large excess of hot lime water.

Two ounces citric acid, one ounce tartaric acid, one half ounce epsom salts, five pounds white sugar.

Dissolve the citric acid in hot water, add the sugar, and lastly the lemon and almonds.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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