citrate

noun

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

Examples of citrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In general, magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate are well tolerated. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024 One teaspoon provides 650 mg of choline in the form of choline citrate. Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024 Form: Liquid Type: Choline citrate Dose: 650 mg Recommended Use: One teaspoon daily, diluted in water or juice Best Subscription: Needed. Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024 Magnesium serving: 350 mg magnesium citrate Type: Powder Pros: Available in unflavored, orange, and raspberry lemon; dissolves easily Cons: Some customers dislike the taste. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024 Avoid chugging a full bottle of magnesium citrate, often used before colonoscopies to relieve constipation, no matter what someone from a viral TikTok with 27.8 million views and counting suggests. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 This magnesium citrate is certified gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan. Britannay Scanniello, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024 In the study, participants were given either 50 milligrams of zinc citrate and 3,000 PU of the enzyme phytase, 10 milligrams of zinc gluconate, or a placebo.4 Patients who took the zinc gluconate or placebo didn’t see any sort of difference in how long their Botox lasted. Korin Miller, Health, 26 Feb. 2024 Things to Consider Potential side effects of magnesium citrate include cramping, gas, and diarrhea. Britannay Scanniello, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024

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First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

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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