tartrated

adjective

tar·​trat·​ed

-ātə̇d

variants or less commonly tartarated

ˈtärtəˌrā-

1

: containing tartar

2

: derived from tartar

3

: combined with tartaric acid

Word History

Etymology

tartr- or tartar entry 1 + -ate + -ed

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