TANNIC ACID


Meaning of TANNIC ACID in English

tan ‧ nin /ˈtænən, ˈtænɪn/ BrE AmE ( also tan‧nic acid /ˌtænɪk ˈæsəd/) noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: tanner ; ⇨ ↑ tan 1 ]

a reddish acid used in preparing leather, making ink etc

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