citrate

noun

cit·​rate ˈsi-ˌtrāt 

: a salt or ester of citric acid

Examples of citrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drinking lemon water every day may help lower the risk of calcium kidney stones, mainly because lemon juice contains citrate and the water itself supports healthy urine flow. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026

Formulated with magnesium citrate, reishi mushroom powder and chamomile extract. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026

Chemicals such as peroxide, enzymes, citrate, pyrophosphate and hexametaphosphate break down and dissolve stains. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

Best potassium supplements This container comes with 90 easily digestible capsules of premium potassium citrate. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing citrate

• calcium citrate
• ferric ammonium citrate
• sodium citrate

Rhymes for citrate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

citrate

noun

ci·​trate

ˈsi-ˌtrāt

: a salt or ester of citric acid

Medical Definition

citrate

noun

cit·​rate ˈsi-ˌtrāt 

: a salt or ester of citric acid