albumin tannate

noun

: a yellowish white powder used as an astringent in diarrhea

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of albumin tannate was in 1896

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“Albumin tannate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/albumin%20tannate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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