citrate

noun

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

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For example, organic forms of magnesium (like magnesium citrate) tend to be absorbed more easily than inorganic forms (like magnesium oxide).253 Magnesium citrate tablets, capsules, and softgels can replenish magnesium levels. Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025 This may impact how long magnesium citrate stays in your system. Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025 However, triple magnesium complex products provide three types of magnesium, such as magnesium malate, magnesium citrate, and magnesium glycinate, in one supplement blend. Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025 Certain forms, such as magnesium aspartate, citrate, lactate, and chloride, are also better absorbed by the body. Ashley Wong, Health, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for citrate

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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 22 Jul. 2025.

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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