citrate

noun

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

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Magnesium supplements are available in a variety of forms, such as magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, and magnesium glycinate. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 14 Jan. 2025 Common types include ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, ferric citrate, and ferric sulfate.2 Research shows that ferrous iron is absorbed better than ferric iron. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025 Magnesium supplements, like magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide, are available. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024 Studies show that magnesium citrate has a higher bioavailability (absorption rate) than magnesium oxide.6 Due to its higher bioavailability, magnesium citrate is often used to treat a magnesium deficiency. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024 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 23 Jan. 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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