acetyltannin
|a-cet-yl-tan-nin|
/əˈsɛtɪlˌtænɪn/
modified tannin
Etymology
'acetyltannin' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'tannin', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group (CH3CO) and 'tannin' refers to a class of astringent, polyphenolic biomolecules.
'Acetyltannin' is a modern term derived from the chemical modification of tannins, which have been used historically in leather tanning and dyeing.
Initially, tannins were used for their astringent properties, but with chemical modification, acetyltannin is now used in more specialized industrial applications.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of tannin that has been chemically modified by the introduction of an acetyl group.
Acetyltannin is used in the production of certain dyes and inks.
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