citrate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of citrate
First recorded in 1785–95; citr(ic acid) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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Workers in hazmat suits carefully weigh out magnesium citrate - a compound made by mixing the mineral with citric acid - into shiny, steel containers.
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
The fruit-syrups, lemonade, raspberry vinegar, a weak solution of citrate of potash or of cream of tartar, and barley-water with lemon, are useful.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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