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Definition of citric acid noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

citric acid

noun

/ˌsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

/ˌsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

[uncountable]

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a weak acid found in the juice of lemons and other fruits with a bitter, sharp taste

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