Definition of Citric acid
(Chem.)
an
organic
acid
,
C3H4OH
.(
CO2H
)
3
,
extracted
from
lemons
,
currants
,
gooseberries
,
etc
.,
as
a
white
crystalline
substance
,
having
a
pleasant
sour
taste
.
See also:
Citric
Related Words
acid
,
citrate
,
sour
salt
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