tartaric

American  

[tahr-tar-ik, -tahr-] / tɑrˈtær ɪk, -ˈtɑr- /

adjective

1. pertaining to or derived from tartar. Tartar.

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Tartaric ¹ British  

/ tɑːˈtærɪk /

adjective

1. a variant spelling of Tataric See Tatarian

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tartaric ² British  

/ tɑːˈtærɪk /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• antitartaric adjective

Etymology

Origin of tartaric

First recorded in 1780–90; tartar + -ic

Example Sentences

If eaten, the tartaric acid in grapes or raisins may cause acute kidney disease.

From Salon

A transparency tab lists ingredients — organic grapes, sulfites, cream of tartar, tartaric acid, yeast, yeast nutrients and organic cane sugar for sparkling wine.

From Washington Post

Chemically speaking, this powder is potassium bitartrate, a salt of mild tartaric acid, with a whole range of useful kitchen applications, from stabilizing beaten egg whites to keeping caramels smooth and chewy.

From Salon

Industrial winemakers today can simply take care of any potential problems in the cellar, adding products like Mega Purple, powdered tannin or tartaric acid to solve issues of color, structure or acidity.

From New York Times

Contrast that to a winemaker who, in any given vintage, might need to add tartaric acid to balance a wine.

From Washington Post