tan·nic

[tan-ik]
adjective
1.
Chemistry. of, pertaining to, or derived from tan or tannin.
2.
(of wine) having an astringent taste imparted by the presence of tannin.

Origin:
1825–35; tan1 or tann(in) + -ic

non·tan·nic, adjective
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tannic (ˈtænɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of, relating to, containing, or produced from tan, tannin, or tannic acid

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pertaining to compounds that are not hydrocarbons or their derivatives
a compound of high molecular weight made by adding many smaller molecules or by condensation smaller molecules with the elimination of water or alcohol
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tannic tan·nic (tān'ĭk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or obtained from tannin.

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