citrination

/sɪtrɪˌneɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process or result of converting something into a citrate.

“The citrination of the food was necessary for the chemical reaction to occur.”

2. noun

A salt or ester of citric acid.

“The citrination of the water was a sign of the presence of citric acid.”

Synonyms

  • citrate formation
  • citric acid conversion

Antonyms

  • de-citrination
  • denitration