tannic acid
tannic acid
Definition
tannic acid
noun
- a yellowish, astringent substance, CHO, derived from oak bark, gallnuts, etc. and used in tanning hides, in medicine, etc.
- any of a number of similar substances
tannic acid
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- remove: The cork is processed by boiling, removing the tannic acid and making the material more elastic and pliable.
