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citric acid

A colorless translucent crystalline acid, C₆H₈O₇, principally derived by fermentation of carbohydrates or from lemon, lime, and pineapple juices and used in preparing citrates and in flavorings and metal polishes.

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citric acid

(Elements & Compounds) a water-soluble weak tribasic acid found in many fruits, esp citrus fruits, and used in pharmaceuticals and as a flavouring (E330). It is extracted from citrus fruits or made by fermenting molasses and is an intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism. Formula: CH2(COOH)C(OH)(COOH)CH2COOH

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cit′ric ac′id

a white powder, C₆H₈O₇∙H₂O, an intermediate in the metabolism of carbohydrates, occurring esp. in citrus fruits: used chiefly in flavorings and pharmaceuticals.

[1805–15]

cit·ric acid

(sĭt′rĭk)

A white, odorless acid, C₆H₈O₇, having a sour taste and occurring widely in plants, especially in citrus fruit. It is used in medicine and as a flavoring.

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citric acid - a weak water-soluble acid found in many fruits (especially citrus fruits); used as a flavoring agent

sour salt - crystals of citric acid used as seasoning

acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt

Translations

sitruunahappo

citromsav

クエン酸

kyselina citrónová

citronsyra

citric acid

n → Zitronensäure f

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citric acid

[ˌsɪtrɪkˈæsɪd] n → acido citrico

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