释义 |
cit·ric acid \ˈsi.trik-, -ēk-\ noun Etymology: citric International Scientific Vocabulary citr- + -ic : a colorless crystalline or white powdery tricarboxylic acid HOOCCH2C(OH)COOHCH2COOH that has a pleasant acid taste, occurs widely in plants (as citrus fruits), is extracted from lemon and lime juices or obtained by fermentation of sugars, and is used as a flavoring agent in foods, carbonated beverages, and pharmaceuticals |