gallotannin

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noun

Any of a class of polymers formed when gallic acid esterifies and binds with the hydroxyl group of a polyol carbohydrate such as glucose.

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Meanings

noungallotannin (plural gallotannins)

plural gallotannins

  1. chemistryAny of a class of polymers formed when gallic acid esterifies and binds with the hydroxyl group of a polyol carbohydrate such as glucose.
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APA

gallotannin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gallotannin

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“gallotannin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gallotannin. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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