tannin
IPA: tˈænɪn
noun
- (chemistry) Tannic acid or any of its derivatives.
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Examples of "tannin" in Sentences
- Tannins are a natural preservative in wine.
- It is one of the pyrogallol class of tannins.
- Finishes with a drying fade of mocha and tannin.
- Quebracho tannin is also sold as an enological tannin.
- Winemakers often use carbonic maceration to soften the tannins.
- These tannins make the plants less appetizing for the herbivore.
- The differential development is linked to the tannin content in the diet.
- The tannins are formed by enzymes during metabolic processes by the grapevine.
- Tannin is contained in the bark as well as in the wood, leaves and seed husks.
- Removing the water reduces the bitterness and the content of tannins and toxins.
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