tannic
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- adjective
- /ˈtænɪk/
- Specialized
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tánico
- Many red wines are known for their tannic qualities, which can create a mouth-drying sensation.
- tannic acid
- tannic wine
- tannic (tannins
They have that tannic Tang of bird and leaf curried water from the forest.
- They have that tannic Tang of bird and leaf curried water from the forest.
Examples
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They were part of a pineland and a wetland, with sandy or tannic soils.
Academic text (2006) -
So, do you want me to take it away, the delicious, tannic, deep-red wine?
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Perhaps you like tannic wines.
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But is tannic acid naturally present in tea?
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Slightly more tannic than the '59.
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There was a terrible flavor that trailed late, though tannic and sharp, vaguely chemical.
Fiction book (2000) -
The Il Sogno & La Pietra has a dense, chewy, tannic personality, which I very much enjoy.
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Cahors wines are notoriously tannic when young, benefiting greatly from aging.
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The wine was pleasantly tannic, with a strong astringent taste that made it a great partner for rich dishes.
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A tannic flavor profile often contributes to the complexity of a good aged red wine.
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.7
A natural plant substance people use to treat leather and make skin firmer
How Astringent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word tannic comes from tannin, a natural substance found in oak bark and other plants that people used to tan leather ('to treat' leather). Because tannin makes the mouth feel dry and puckering, tannic describes a drink or thing that has that drying, astringent taste.