C3H4OHCO2H3

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Citric \Cit"ric\, a. [Cf. F. citrique. See {Citron}.] (Chem.)
     Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the citron or lemon; as,
     citric acid.
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     {Citric acid} (Chem.), an organic acid, {C3H4OH.(CO2H)3},


        extracted from lemons, currants, gooseberries, etc., as a
        white crystalline substance, having a pleasant sour taste.
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