citrate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of citrate
First recorded in 1785–95; citr(ic acid) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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If magnesium is combined with chloride, it is recommended for muscle tension and pre-menstrual cramps, while citrate and oxide blends are aimed at digestion and help with constipation.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
“American cheese is made with sodium citrate, an emulsifying salt that keeps the cheese creamy and smooth when melted,” she said.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
“Magnesium citrate is used before colonoscopies to really get the bowel going,” said Dr. Li.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
Decades ago, to prepare for a colonoscopy, patients first had to clean out their colons using laxatives such as castor oil or magnesium citrate, sometimes over several days.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2022
There was no occasion for panic, but they would take every reasonable precaution, and give the children a little citrate of magnesia, as it was just as well to be on the safe side.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend
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