citric acid
English
![](../I/m/Citric-acid-3D-balls.png)
Ball-and-stick model of citric acid.
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/
Noun
- (organic chemistry) A colourless crystalline compound, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C6H8O7, found in citrus fruit; it is used as a food additive and in the manufacture of citrates.
Synonyms
- E330 when used as an antioxidant
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Translations
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C6H8O7
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