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 Things to Consider Potential side effects of magnesium citrate include cramping, gas, and diarrhea. Britannay Scanniello, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024 Another common constipation treatment—magnesium citrate—may also be more likely to cause diarrhea. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 31 Jan. 2024 Magnesium Citrate Combining citric acid with magnesium creates magnesium citrate — most commonly used to treat constipation. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2024 Magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate are the active ingredients in most sleep aids. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 16 Feb. 2024 For instance, magnesium citrate tends to have a laxative effect. Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024 Magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate are two kinds of magnesium that may prompt this reaction. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 31 Jan. 2024 Glycerin and magnesium citrate, both of which Dr. Ganjhu also recommends, similarly draw more water into the colon to soften things up. Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Jan. 2024 The main ingredient in generic Viagra is sildenafil citrate, which has been extensively studied and proven to be effective in treating ED. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 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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