citrate

noun

cit·​rate ˈsi-ˌtrāt How to pronounce citrate (audio)
: a salt or ester of citric acid

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Common forms found in dietary supplements, like sleep drinks, include magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate, magnesium bisglycinate, and magnesium L-threonate. Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Mar. 2026 Similarly, the companies GlaxoSmithKline and Eisai respectively donate the antiparasitic medications albendazole and diethylcarbamazine citrate for these campaigns. Philip Budge, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026 Oral forms of magnesium glycinate, citrate, malate, or chloride have the strongest evidence for absorption. Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026 The most popular ones are ferric or ferrous salts such as ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, ferric citrate and ferric sulfate. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for citrate

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First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of citrate was in 1788

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“Citrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

citrate

noun
ci·​trate
ˈsi-ˌtrāt
: a salt or ester of citric acid

Medical Definition

citrate

noun
cit·​rate ˈsi-ˌtrāt How to pronounce citrate (audio)
: a salt or ester of citric acid

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