dextrotartaric acid

noun

The naturally occurring form of tartaric acid, as opposed to levotartaric acid and mesotartaric acid.

Meanings

noundextrotartaric acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe naturally occurring form of tartaric acid, as opposed to levotartaric acid and mesotartaric acid.

Origin

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dextrotartaric acid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dextrotartaric%20acid

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Chicago

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