The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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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