tartaric acid

/tɑrˈtɛrɪk ˌæsəd/
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Other forms: tartaric acids

Definitions of tartaric acid
  1. noun
    an acid found in many fruits; used in soft drinks and confectionery and baking powder
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    types:
    racemic acid
    the optically inactive form of tartaric acid that is often found in grape juice
    type of:
    hydroxy acid
    any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself
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