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tannic acid Definition

tannic acid

noun

  1. a yellowish, astringent substance, CHO, derived from oak bark, gallnuts, etc. and used in tanning hides, in medicine, etc.
  2. 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.

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