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gallic acid Definition


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gallic acid
noun
    1. chem.
      (formula C6H2(OH)3COOH a colourless crystalline compound, obtained from tannins derived from nut-like galls, used in photography, tanning, ink, dyes, antioxidants and pharmaceutical products.
Etymology: 18c: from gall2.



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