: a tricarboxylic acid C6H8O7 occurring in cellular metabolism, obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by fermentation of sugars, and used chiefly as a flavoring
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First thing’s first: hypochlorous acid is a weak acid (a chemistry term for acid with a low pH level—think citric acid) with strong antimicrobial properties.
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Myranda Mondry, Allure, 4 July 2024
It’s made with biodegradable citric acid and no harsh chemicals.
—Anna Kasper, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024
There's also some research to suggest citric acid, which is found in lemons, could also erode tooth enamel when consumed regularly over a long period of time.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024
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
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Myranda Mondry, Allure, 4 July 2024
It’s made with biodegradable citric acid and no harsh chemicals.
—Anna Kasper, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024
There's also some research to suggest citric acid, which is found in lemons, could also erode tooth enamel when consumed regularly over a long period of time.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024
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
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citric acid
noun
cit·ric acid
ˌsi-trik- 
: a pleasantly sour-tasting organic acid obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by the chemical breakdown of sugars and used as a flavoring
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citric acid
noun
cit·ric acid
ˌsi-trik-
: a sour organic acid C6H8O7 occurring in cellular metabolism, obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by fermentation of sugars, and used as a flavoring
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