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citric acid
noun cit·ric acid \ˈsi-trik-\
: an acid that occurs naturally in the juices of oranges, lemons, limes, etc., and that can also be made from sugar
Full Definition of CITRIC ACID
: a tricarboxylic acid C6H8O7 occurring in cellular metabolism, obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by fermentation of sugars, and used chiefly as a flavoring
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citric acid
noun cit·ric acid \ˌsi-trik-\
Medical Definition of CITRIC ACID
: a sour organic acid C6H8O7 occurring in cellular metabolism, obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by fermentation of sugars, and used as a flavoring
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