TANNATE

Etymology

Noun

tannate (plural tannates)

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of tannic acid

Source: Wiktionary


Tan"nate, n. Etym: [Cf. F. tannate.] (Chem.)

Definition: A salt of tannic acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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TAD

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