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tannin
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[ˈtanɪn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance present in some galls, barks, and other plant tissues, consisting of derivatives of gallic acid
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Origin
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early 19th century: from French tanin, from tan ‘tanbark’ (ultimately related to tan) + -in
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