citric acid
noun
cit·ric acid ˈsi-trik- 
: 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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Original ranch water mixes carbonated water, alcohol, key lime juice concentrate, organic agave nectar, natural flavors, citric acid and salt. 
Robin Soslow, Chron, 22 Aug. 2022 The orange oil and citric acid will kill bacteria and remove stains like coffee or tea. Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Aji amarillo chiles, which lend causa its canary-yellow hue, are also hard to come by fresh, and the jarred paste that’s readily available in U.S. groceries is aggressively spicy and laced with citric acid. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 There’s also lime caviar, a natural citric acid exfoliator that leaves the skin feeling toned, bright, and protected. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2022 CBD Genesis also tries to keep the gummies as natural as possible with organic ingredients like natural flavors and coloring, organic cane sugar, organic hemp, citric acid, and ascorbic acid. The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 June 2022 The aloe vera and citric acid in this stuff dig out dirt, oil, and product buildup. Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 24 May 2022 The natural body wash is a mix of all-star ingredients, including coconut oil, citric acid, and food-grade cleansing salt. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022 All Native body washes use citric acid to support your skin’s pH and natural biome, as well as coconut oil to moisturize. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 See More
Robin Soslow, Chron, 22 Aug. 2022 The orange oil and citric acid will kill bacteria and remove stains like coffee or tea. Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Aji amarillo chiles, which lend causa its canary-yellow hue, are also hard to come by fresh, and the jarred paste that’s readily available in U.S. groceries is aggressively spicy and laced with citric acid. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 There’s also lime caviar, a natural citric acid exfoliator that leaves the skin feeling toned, bright, and protected. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2022 CBD Genesis also tries to keep the gummies as natural as possible with organic ingredients like natural flavors and coloring, organic cane sugar, organic hemp, citric acid, and ascorbic acid. The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 June 2022 The aloe vera and citric acid in this stuff dig out dirt, oil, and product buildup. Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 24 May 2022 The natural body wash is a mix of all-star ingredients, including coconut oil, citric acid, and food-grade cleansing salt. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022 All Native body washes use citric acid to support your skin’s pH and natural biome, as well as coconut oil to moisturize. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1790, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
citric acid
noun
cit·ric acid ˌsi-trik-
: 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