Associations to the word «Tannin»

Wiktionary

TANNIN, noun. (chemistry) Tannic acid or any of its derivatives.

Dictionary definition

TANNIN, noun. Any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine.

Wise words

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