adjective
- containing three carboxyl groups
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The tricarboxylic acid cycle is essential for cellular respiration.
- Citric acid is a tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits.
- The tricarboxylic acid pathway produces energy in mitochondria.
- Students learn about tricarboxylic compounds in organic chemistry.
- The tricarboxylic structure allows for multiple chemical reactions.
- Researchers studied the tricarboxylic acid’s role in metabolism.