citrate

noun

cit·​rate ˈsi-ˌtrāt 

: a salt or ester of citric acid

Examples of citrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Glycinate won’t cause the digestive issues that send people running to the bathroom with citrate or oxide. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026

Forms like magnesium citrate and glycinate are absorbed better than forms like magnesium oxide. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 21 May 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

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