citric

[ si-trik ]

/ ˈsɪ trɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

of or derived from citric acid.

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Origin of citric

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

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Examples from the Web for citric

The citric acid is only employed for the purpose of maintaining the acidity of the liquid, and is really not essential.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 611, September 17, 1887|Various
Tamarinds owe their grateful acidity to the presence of citric, tartaric, and other vegetable acids.
Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture|William Saunders
Klinger says this remedy is merely a concentrated essence of pomegranate root bark, and contains neither ammonia nor citric acid.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
When lemon juice cannot be obtained, citric acid is a good substitute.
The American Housewife|Anonymous

When the crystals of citric acid are very deliquescent, the presence of free sulphuric acid may be suspected.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for citric

citric

/ (ˈsɪtrɪk) /

adjective

of or derived from citrus fruits or citric acid

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Word Origin and History for citric

citric

adj.

1800, from Modern Latin citricum (in acidum citricum "citric acid," discovered by Scheele in 1784; see citrus + -ic. The classical adjective was citreus.