catechutannic acid

noun

cat·​e·​chu·​tan·​nic acid

ˈkatəˌchü¦tanik-,

-əˌshü-,

-əˌkyü-

: the tannin of catechu obtained as a reddish brown amorphous powder

Word History

Etymology

probably partial translation of German katechugerbsäure, from katechu catechu + gerbsäure tannic acid

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