citric

[ si-trik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Chemistry.

citric

/ ˈsɪtrɪk /

Origin of citric¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; citr(us) + -ic

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

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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