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citric acid

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citric acid
n.
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.

citric acid
Noun
a weak acid found especially in citrus fruits and used as a flavouring ([E330])

citric acid  (strk)
A white, odorless acid that has a sour taste and occurs widely in plants, especially in citrus fruit, and is formed during the Krebs cycle. It is used in medicine and as a flavoring. Ions of citric acid are a by-product of the metabolism of carbohydrates during the Krebs cycle.Chemical formula: C6H8O7.
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Noun1.citric acidcitric 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
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citric acid [ˈsɪtrɪk-] nZitronensäure f
citric acid [ˈsɪtrɪk] nacido citrico

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When the scientists gave them sour chemicals, such as citric acid or vinegar, nothing happened.
24 Nature that nerves in these rodents' tongues responded normally to other tastes but didn't respond when the researchers gave the animals solutions of sour chemicals such as citric acid or vinegar.
The new drink, which contains citric acid, malic acid, L-cystine, phytic acid and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), helps eliminate poisonous metals from the body while promoting adequate hydration.
 
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