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citric Definition

cit·ric (-trik)

adjective

  1. of or from citrus fruits
  2. designating or of an acid, CHO, obtained from such fruits, used in making flavoring extracts, dyes, citrates, etc.

Etymology: < citri- + -ic

citric Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • monohydrate: The other ingredients are mannitol, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate and polysorbate 80.
  • acid: Prior to 1923 citric acid was produced from lemons mainly in Italy.
  • cycle: Click Here Further Details Review Questions for Glucose Metabolism Twenty good question concerning mainly the citric acid cycle, unfortunately no answers.
  • flavor: In the mouth, it was tart and refreshing with snappy citric flavors and a " stony " mineral taste reflecting the local soil.
  • fruit: Palette: Citric fruit with a well balanced finish with good hop character.
  • inhaler: Clinical evaluation of a citric acid inhaler for smoking cessation.