| 释义 |
cit·rate
I. \ˈsi.ˌtrāt, ˈsī.ˌtrāt, ˈsi.trə̇t\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary citr- + -ate
: a salt or ester of citric acid
II. \-.ˌtrāt\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to treat with a citrate especially of sodium or potassium
< to citrate blood to prevent coagulation > |