Definition

A chemical compound that is a salt or ester derived from tannic acid, often used in various industrial processes.

Example

The tannate was used in the leather tanning process to improve the quality of the hide.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of tannate before?

Yeah, I think it's related to tannic acid, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how it's used in different industries.

For sure, I read that it can be a part of some food processing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tannate → It is formed from "tann" (from Old French *taner*, meaning to tan) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form verbs or nouns indicating a chemical compound). The word "tannate" refers to a compound derived from the process of tanning, often involving the treatment of hides or skins.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'tanning' ('tann') which is related to treating animal hides, and the '-ate' suffix indicating a chemical compound. This helps you remember that 'tannate' is a compound related to tanning.

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