adjective
- relating to or derived from citrus fruits
- containing or relating to citric acid
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Citric fruits like lemons and oranges are high in vitamin C.
- The citric flavor of the drink was refreshing on a hot day.
- Citric acid is commonly used as a food preservative.
- The recipe calls for citric juice to add tartness.
- Many cleaning products contain citric acid as a natural ingredient.
- The citric content varies among different types of oranges.