tannate en · NOUN
Etymology
From tannic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”). By surface analysis, tann- + -ate.
Meanings
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Any salt or ester of tannic acid.
Its salts resemble those of caffeina. The tannate is soluble in an excess of tannic acid, in alcohol and boiling water.
1864, Edward Parrish, A Treatise on Pharmacy, page 640:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tannates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |