tartaric
pertaining to or derived from tartar.
Origin of tartaric
1Other words from tartaric
- an·ti·tar·tar·ic, adjective
Words Nearby tartaric
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How to use tartaric in a sentence
Scientists had recently discovered that tartaric acid possesses the intriguing power of twisting light — that is, rotating the orientation of light waves’ vibrations.
Louis Pasteur’s devotion to truth transformed what we know about health and disease | Tom Siegfried | November 18, 2022 | Science NewsThe greater portion of the copper, however, is present as part of the complex negative ion of cupric-tartaric acid and its salts.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius StieglitzTake four ounces of powdered tartaric acid, and two drachms of essential oil of lemon.
Domestic French Cookery, 4th ed. | Sulpice BaruHeat gently, and a silver mirror will form if tartaric acid is present.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants | Edwin M. BruceA rose-red color forms if tartaric acid or tartrates are present.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants | Edwin M. Bruce
A precipitate will form if tartaric acid is present and it will dissolve in an excess of ammonium chlorid or acetic acid.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants | Edwin M. Bruce
British Dictionary definitions for tartaric (1 of 2)
/ (tɑːˈtærɪk) /
of, concerned with, containing, or derived from tartar or tartaric acid
British Dictionary definitions for Tartaric (2 of 2)
/ (tɑːˈtærɪk) /
a variant spelling of Tataric: See Tatarian
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