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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
noun
- 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 .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of citric acid1
First recorded in 1805–15
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Example Sentences
Coagulation is notably delayed in hemophilia and icterus and after administration of citric acid.
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Small, imperfect, and bruised fruit goes to the citric acid factory near the packing-houses.
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Citric acid is precipitated in the presence of a large excess of hot lime water.
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Two ounces citric acid, one ounce tartaric acid, one half ounce epsom salts, five pounds white sugar.
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Dissolve the citric acid in hot water, add the sugar, and lastly the lemon and almonds.
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