Definition

A chemical compound that is a salt or ester derived from tartaric acid, often used in food and beverages.

Example

The winemaker added potassium tartrate to stabilize the wine.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of tartrate?

Yeah, I think it's used in some cooking recipes.

Exactly! It's a salt of tartaric acid that can really enhance flavors.

I should look for recipes that use tartrate then!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tartrate is derived from "tartricum" (meaning cream of tartar, a substance derived from the fermentation of wine) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a salt or ester of an acid). The word "tartrate" refers to a salt or ester of tartaric acid, commonly found in wine and used in various chemical applications.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tartar' as a substance from wine fermentation, and remember that 'tartrate' refers to a salt or ester derived from that substance.

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