"metatartaric acid" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: meta- + tartaric acid Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|meta|tartaric acid}} meta- + tartaric acid Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} metatartaric acid (uncountable)
  1. (chemistry) a polymeric lactone of variable composition obtained by heating tartaric acid; used to prevent precipitation in wine Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Chemistry Synonyms: E353 when used as an emulsifier
    Sense id: en-metatartaric_acid-en-noun-9GmkM3pB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with meta- Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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