Simple Definition of citric acid

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citric acid

noun

: an acid that occurs naturally in the juices of oranges, lemons, limes, etc., and that can also be made from sugar

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“Citric acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/citric%20acid. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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