I. ˈsi.ˌtrāt, ˈsī.ˌtrāt, ˈsi.trə̇t noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary citr- + -ate
: a salt or ester of citric acid
II. -.ˌtrāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to treat with a citrate especially of sodium or potassium
to citrate blood to prevent coagulation