Definition & Meaning of "citric acid"in English

Citric acid

a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, and limes, commonly used as a food additive for flavoring and preserving

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

citric acids

Examples

Lemon juice contains citric acid, giving it its characteristic tart flavor.

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