citric acid
A colourless crystalline compound, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C₆H₈O₇,…A colourless crystalline compound, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C₆H₈O₇, found in citrus fruit; it is used as a food additive and in the manufacture of citrates.
» Pineapple is rich in citric acid.
Ананасы богаты лимонной кислотой. — Selena777
mervert1 · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
1 senses(uncountable)A colourless crystalline compound, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C₆H₈O₇, found in citrus fruit; it is used as a food additive and in the manufacture of citrates.
Zitronensäure, Citronensäure
лимо́нная кислота́limónnaja kislotá
a weak water-soluble acid found in many fruits (especially citrus fruits); used as a flavoring agent
Examples
4 sentencesPineapple is rich in citric acid.
ruАнанасы богаты лимонной кислотой. — Selena777
Citric acid used to give me migraines.
deZitronensäure hat bei mir früher immer Migräne ausgelöst. — Waldelfe · CC BY 2.0 FR
Lemons contain citric acid.
ruВ лимонах содержится лимонная кислота. — Selena777
deDie Zitrone enthält Zitronensäure. — Manfredo
If you're worried about your socks smelling, dipping them in citric acid solution might do the trick.
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