tannic acid
Noun 1. any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine (synonym) tannin (hypernym) phenol (hyponym) cutch, kutch | ||||
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Tannic Acid
A naturally occurring compound used for tanning animal hides into leather. A known PCR inhibitor.
A naturally occurring compound used for tanning animal hides into leather. A known PCR inhibitor.
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tannic acid
tannic acid
n : any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine [syn: tannin]
tannic acid
n : any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine [syn: tannin]
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Tannic acid
Tannic acid, a commercial form of tannin, is a polyphenol. Its weak acidity (pKa around 10) is due to these phenol groups in the structure. Tannic acid is a basic ingredient in the chemical staining of wood. The tannic acid or tannin is already present in woods like oak, walnut, and mahogany. Tannic acid can be applied to woods low in tannin so chemical stains that require tannin content will react.
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