tartaric

[ tahr-tar-ik, -tahr- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or derived from tartar. Tartar.

Tartaric

¹

/ tɑːˈtærɪk /

adjective

1. See Tatarian
   a variant spelling of Tataric See Tatarian

tartaric

²

/ tɑːˈtærɪk /

adjective

1. of, concerned with, containing, or derived from tartar or tartaric acid

Other Words From

• anti·tar·taric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tartaric¹

First recorded in 1780–90; tartar + -ic

Example Sentences

Scientists had recently discovered that tartaric acid possesses the intriguing power of twisting light — that is, rotating the orientation of light waves’ vibrations.

From Science News

The greater portion of the copper, however, is present as part of the complex negative ion of cupric-tartaric acid and its salts.

From Project Gutenberg

Take four ounces of powdered tartaric acid, and two drachms of essential oil of lemon.

From Project Gutenberg

Heat gently, and a silver mirror will form if tartaric acid is present.

From Project Gutenberg

A rose-red color forms if tartaric acid or tartrates are present.

From Project Gutenberg

A precipitate will form if tartaric acid is present and it will dissolve in an excess of ammonium chlorid or acetic acid.

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