citric

American

[si-trik] / ˈsɪ trɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

of or derived from citric acid.

citric British

/ ˈsɪtrɪk /

adjective

of or derived from citrus fruits or citric acid

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Etymology

Origin of citric

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

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

Leaching with biocompatible acids like citric acid is one alternative to these processes.

From Science Daily

The team measured the responses of 143 American adults to various levels of citric acid in water.

From Science Daily

The exhibition’s brilliance, writes the citric Rosa Lyster, lies in walking the line between a highly Instagrammable celebration of cuteness and an absorbing exploration of its morally ambiguous character.

From New York Times

The leaching performance of citric acid and ethylene glycol has been explored before, but that approach used more acid and a lower temperature, which proved less effective, Bai said.

From Science Daily

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