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Citric

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CIDE DICTIONARY

Citrica. [Cf. F. citrique. See Citron.].
     Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the citron or lemon; as, citric acid.  [1913 Webster]
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.

OXFORD DICTIONARY

Citric, adj. derived from citrus fruit.

Idiom
citric acid a sharp-tasting water-soluble organic acid found in the juice of lemons and other sour fruits.
Derivative
citrate n.
Etymology
F citrique f. L citrus citron

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