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TANNIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does tannic mean?
• TANNIC (adjective)
The adjective TANNIC has 1 sense:
1. derived from tannin
Familiarity information: TANNIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Derived from tannin
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
tannin (any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine)
Derivation:
tannin (any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine)
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