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tartaric

[ tahr-tar-ik, -tahr- ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or derived from tartar. Tartar.


Tartaric

1

/ tɑːˈtærɪk /

adjective

  1. a variant spelling of Tataric See Tatarian
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


tartaric

2

/ tɑːˈtærɪk /

adjective

  1. of, concerned with, containing, or derived from tartar or tartaric acid
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • anti·tar·taric adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tartaric1

First recorded in 1780–90; tartar + -ic
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Example Sentences

Scientists had recently discovered that tartaric acid possesses the intriguing power of twisting light — that is, rotating the orientation of light waves’ vibrations.

The greater portion of the copper, however, is present as part of the complex negative ion of cupric-tartaric acid and its salts.

Take four ounces of powdered tartaric acid, and two drachms of essential oil of lemon.

Heat gently, and a silver mirror will form if tartaric acid is present.

A rose-red color forms if tartaric acid or tartrates are present.

A precipitate will form if tartaric acid is present and it will dissolve in an excess of ammonium chlorid or acetic acid.

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