citric acid

2 definitions found

citric acid - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Citric \Cit"ric\, a. [Cf. F. citrique. See Citron.] (Chem.)
     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.
        [1913 Webster]

citric acid - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  citric acid
      n 1: a weak water-soluble acid found in many fruits (especially
           citrus fruits); used as a flavoring agent