tannin — A yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance present in some galls, barks, and other plant tissues, used in leather production and ink manufacture
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance present in some galls, barks, and other plant tissues, used in leather production and ink manufacture
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtænɪn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's black tea was so strong with tannins that it could probably tan a cow hide!
- The sommelier explained how tannins give red wine its dry, puckering sensation.
- Oak bark contains high levels of tannins, which ancient peoples used for leather processing.
tannin
NOUN[/ˈtænɪn/]
A yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance present in some galls, barks, and other plant tissues, used in leather production and ink manufacture
Plant substance for leather and ink making
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Tannin derives from 18th-century French 'tanin', which was formed from the verb 'tan' meaning 'to tan leather'. The term reflects the ancient practice of using tree bark compounds to process animal hides.
Breakdown
tan (to tan leather) + -in (chemical substance suffix, indicating a compound or substance)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's black tea was so strong with tannins that it could probably tan a cow hide!”
“The sommelier explained how tannins give red wine its dry, puckering sensation.”
“Oak bark contains high levels of tannins, which ancient peoples used for leather processing.”
“After drinking the oversteeped green tea, his mouth felt like the Sahara Desert thanks to all those tannins.”
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