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tannic acid

/ˈtænɪk ˈæsɪd/

Tradução: Composto polifenólico natural presente em plantas, conhecido por suas propriedades adstringentes e usado no curtimento de couro, na clarificação de vinhos e como remédio tradicional.

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/ˈtænɪk ˈæsɪd/C1formalscientific
  • ptComposto polifenólico natural presente em plantas, conhecido por suas propriedades adstringentes e usado no curtimento de couro, na clarificação de vinhos e como remédio tradicional.

A naturally occurring polyphenolic compound found in plants, known for its astringent properties and used in tanning leather, clarifying wine, and as a traditional remedy.

  1. Chemical compoundC1formal

    A specific type of polyphenol found in plants, known for its astringent properties and used in tanning leather and as a clarifying agent.

    ptComposto químico

    • Tannic acid is responsible for the dry feeling in your mouth when drinking red wine.
    • The leather was treated with tannic acid to make it durable.
    • In the lab, tannic acid is used as a reagent to precipitate proteins.