Word
citric
Phoneticscit·ric
US/ˈsɪtɹɪk/
UK/sˈɪtɹɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to or containing citric acid, which is the sour substance found in lemons and limes. It describes a sharp, acidic taste or smell.
adj. relating to or containing citric acid, a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. Often used to describe the sour taste or the chemical properties of such substances.
Examples
“The drink has a strong citric flavor.”
“The chef added a squeeze of lemon to balance the sweetness of the dessert with a citric tang.”
“The chemical process involves the extraction of citric acid from fermented corn, which is then used as a preservative in various food and beverage products.”
Examples
simple
“The drink has a strong citric flavor.”
contextual
“The chef added a squeeze of lemon to balance the sweetness of the dessert with a citric tang.”
complex
“The chemical process involves the extraction of citric acid from fermented corn, which is then used as a preservative in various food and beverage products.”
Real-World Examples
“When you roast light, you’re preserving the citric and malic acids that give high-altitude Guatemalan lots their signature lime-like snap.” Etymology
From citrus + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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