How to Use citric acid in a Sentence

citric acid

noun
  • Note that the citric acid in some of these bath bombs is considered safe for the skin.
    Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Adding lemon or lime to your water is a great way to get the extra citric acid.
    Marcos Del Rosario-Santiago, baltimoresun.com, 11 July 2019
  • The aloe vera and citric acid in this stuff dig out dirt, oil, and product buildup.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 23 Nov. 2022
  • The sugar feeds the plant, the bleach helps to kill bacteria, and the citric acid balances the PH level of the water.
    Nikhita Mahtani, House Beautiful, 3 Apr. 2019
  • Add 1/2 tsp citric acid or 2 Tbsp lemon juice to each hot quart jar.
    Meghann Foye, Redbook, 16 Aug. 2013
  • For every 100ml of grapefruit juice, add 4g citric acid, and stir to dissolve the acid.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2024
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, citric acid, and black pepper.
    Saveur Editors, Saveur, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Never add anything except lemon juice or citric acid and salt to the jar.
    Cathy Barrow, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2020
  • Remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the baking soda, Kool-Aid, and citric acid.
    John Kennedy, Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2020
  • First, the hydrangea secretes still more acid into the soil — in the form of citric acid, which binds to the aluminum to form aluminum citrate.
    Tom Avril, Philly.com, 26 June 2018
  • Lactic and citric acids remove dead skin cells, while aloe soothes.
    Christina Heiser, NBC News, 25 July 2019
  • This is done by adding a small amount of acid (typically citric acid).
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The citric acid of the lemon juice reacts with the baking soda to release carbon dioxide gas, fizz, and foam.
    Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The mineral buildup will come out along with the citric acid solution.
    Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2020
  • For strawberry puree, in the bowl of a large food processor combine the 2 lb. strawberries and the citric acid.
    Omar Tate, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2024
  • Add ¼ teaspoon of citric acid or one tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to each jar.
    Rachel Feltman, Popular Science, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon citric acid or 2 tablespoons lemon juice to each quart jar.
    Cathy Barrow, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2020
  • Lime Juice: Lime juice has a tarter edge than lemon, with a malic acid zing (like green apples) in addition to the classic lemon’s citric acid.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2023
  • It’s made with biodegradable citric acid and no harsh chemicals.
    Anna Kasper, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024
  • Takis are more pure chili and lime — the Cheetos obviously have a cheese component, which goes fine with the citric acid tang.
    Lucas Kwan Peterson, latimes.com, 2 July 2019
  • The orange oil and citric acid will kill bacteria and remove stains like coffee or tea.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Repeat with ½ cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup Epsom salt and ½ cup citric acid.
    Kris Coronado, Washington Post, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Sandia’s use of citric acid would be a tremendous breakthrough on the processing end.
    Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Helicopter squads spray citric acid, which kills frogs by burning their skin.
    Eleanor Cummins, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2020
  • However, the missing detail is that the citric acid in the orange peel will also etch away the enamel slowly.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Sometimes referred to as the citric acid cycle, the Krebs cycle is the process through which the body's cells generate energy.
    Mary Choy, Health, 14 July 2024
  • Common AHAs in face scrubs are lactic acid, citric acid, and mandelic acid.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Whisk citric acid and remaining 1 cup sugar in a medium bowl.
    Bon Appetit, 17 Oct. 2017
  • In addition, Dyson recommends deep-cleaning the unit with citric acid, which adds a bit of extra cost.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
  • Spicy and fruity, these gummies are coated in a combination of sugar, tan, and citric acid.
    Atticus McKittrick, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022

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