tartaric acid

tartaric acid

 [tahr-tar´ik]

any of several isomers of a dicarboxylic acid found especially in grapes, used in preparing soft drinks and effervescent powders. The salt forms are called tartrates.

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tar·tar·ic ac·id

(tar-tar'ik as'id),

Made from crude tartar; a laxative and refrigerant; used in the manufacture of various effervescing powders, tablets, and granules.

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tar·tar·ic ac·id

(tahr-tar'ik as'id)

Laxative and refrigerant; also used to manufacture various effervescing powders, tablets, and granules.

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