Found 2 items, similar to Citric acid.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: citric acid citric acid n : a weak water-soluble acid found in many fruits (especially citrus fruits); used as a flavoring agent
English → English (gcide) Definition: Citric acid 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]