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tartaric acid
tar·tar·ic ac·id [ taar tàrrik ássid ]


noun 
Definition:
 
organic compound used in food industry: a white crystalline organic acid. Source: wine vat tartar. Use: foods, beverages, photographic processes. (CHOH)2(COOH)2
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