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Word: Tannin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from French tanin, from tan ‘tanbark’ (ultimately related to tan) + -in
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtanɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance present in some galls, barks, and other plant tissues, consisting of derivatives of gallic acid.
Short Definition:yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance present in some galls
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