Tannin

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title: Tannin
text: Tannins are a class of astringent, polyphenolic biomolecules that bind to and precipitate proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids. The term tannin refers to the use of oak and other bark in tanning animal hides into leather. By extension, the term tannin is widely applied to any large polyphenolic compound containing sufficient hydroxyls and other suitable groups to form strong complexes with various macromolecules. The tannin compounds are widely distrib
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description: Class of astringent, bitter plant polyphenolic chemical compounds
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin
date created: 2002-07-14T02:26:28Z
date modified: 2024-08-28T21:18:29Z
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