citric acid
English
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Citric-acid-3D-balls.png/300px-Citric-acid-3D-balls.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Propane-3D-balls-B.png/250px-Propane-3D-balls-B.png)
Pronunciation
Noun
- (organic chemistry) 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.
Synonyms
- E330 when used as an antioxidant
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Translations
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C6H8O7
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