释义 |
> as lemmascitric acid citric acid n. a crystalline tribasic organic acid having a very sharp taste, found esp. in the juice of lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits.Systematic name: 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, C6H8O7.Citric acid and citrates are present in all living organisms as intermediates in many metabolic processes (esp. the Krebs cycle), and are widely used in food products and scientific and industrial processes.< |