acetannin
|ac-e-tan-nin|
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/ˌæsɪˈtænɪn/
tannin from acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetannin' originates from the combination of 'acetic' and 'tannin', where 'acetic' refers to 'acetic acid' and 'tannin' refers to a type of polyphenolic compound.
Historical Evolution
'acetannin' was formed by combining the words 'acetic' and 'tannin' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to tannins derived from acetic acid, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of tannin that is derived from acetic acid.
Acetannin is used in the leather tanning process.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 10:21