tannic acid

tannic acid definition - medical

tannic acid

noun
  1. A white or yellowish astringent powder used as a denaturant and in tanning and textiles.
  2. A lustrous yellowish to light brown amorphous, powdered, flaked, or spongy mass derived from the bark and fruit of many plants and used as a mordant and to clarify wine and beer.

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