citrate

noun

cit·​rate ˈsi-ˌtrāt How to pronounce citrate (audio)
: a salt or ester of citric acid

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Limited research suggests that magnesium aspartate, citrate, lactate, or chloride may be better absorbed than other forms.4 Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are the two most common forms of calcium supplements. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025 How To Choose Magnesium citrate is popular for digestion and constipation. Alex Yampolsky, Health, 17 Feb. 2025 Strawberry energy chew Ingredient list: Organic tapioca syrup, organic cane sugar, water, pectin, potassium citrate, citric acid, natural flavors, Vit B3/B6/B12, fruit blends of apple, blueberry, pomegranate Ultra-processed? Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025 The most common types of magnesium are glycinate, citrate, oxide and sulfate. Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for citrate

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First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of citrate was in 1788

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“Citrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

citrate

noun
ci·​trate
ˈsi-ˌtrāt
: a salt or ester of citric acid

Medical Definition

citrate

noun
cit·​rate ˈsi-ˌtrāt How to pronounce citrate (audio)
: a salt or ester of citric acid

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