tartaric
pronunciation
How to pronounce tartaric in British English:
UK [tɑ:'tærɪk]
How to pronounce tartaric in American English:
US [tɑ'tærɪk]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or derived from or resembling tartar
Word Origin
- tartaric (adj.)
- 1790, from tartar + -ic.
Example
- 1. A salt or ester of tartaric acid .
- 2. The light tartaric acid and the fine - odd rhyme make its aftertaste to be quite distant .
- 3. An effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and rochelle salt and tartaric acid .
- 4. In hot regions , extra tartaric acid is added to ' correct ' the acidity .
- 5. The tartaric acid in wine can wear away tooth enamel and red wine 's tannins can also cause staining .