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catechutannic acid

noun
cat·e·chu·tan·nic acid | \ ˈkatəˌchü¦tanik- , -əˌshü- , -əˌkyü- \

Definition of catechutannic acid 

: the tannin of catechu obtained as a reddish brown amorphous powder

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History and Etymology for catechutannic acid

probably partial translation of German katechugerbsäure, from katechu catechu + gerbsäure tannic acid

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