HyperDic: tartaric_acid

English > 1 sense of the expression tartaric acid:
NOUNsubstancetartaric acidan acid found in many fruits
English > tartaric acid: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn acid found in many fruits; used in soft drinks and confectionery and baking powder.
Narrowerracemic acidThe optically inactive form of tartaric acid that is often found in grape juice
Broaderhydroxy acidAny acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself
Spanishácido tartárico, ácido tártrico
Catalanàcid tartàric, àcid tàrtric

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