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the bright slap of acid that makes your jaw clench and your face come alive
means Tasting or smelling of citrus fruits — bright, tart, and zesty like lemon, lime, or orange.
from Built on "citrus," the Latin name for the citron tree, plus the homely English "-y" that turns any noun into a quality (think "juicy," "zesty"). The Latin citrus may itself be a cousin of the Greek kedros, "cedar" — ancient writers seem to have lumped fragrant aromatic trees together, so the tang in your glass shares a distant family tree with conifers.
- science
- Citrus scent comes mostly from limonene in the peel
- sailor's friend
- Citrus crushed scurvy by loading sailors with vitamin C
- perfume trick
- Citrus top notes fade fastest, vanishing within minutes
- clean cue
- Brands fake citrus to signal freshness in cleaners
- taste link
- Sourness signals acid, warning of unripe or spoiled food
san pellegrino limonata — italian sparkling lemon beverage, founded 1899, carbonated citrus drink
aperol spritz — italian cocktail with aperol, prosecco, soda water, and orange slice
yuzu kosho — japanese condiment made from yuzu citrus, chili peppers, and salt, used since 1970s