Meaning of "gallotannic" in English

Gallotannic refers to substances related to the tannins derived from gallic acid, often found in oak or other woody plants. This term is generally used in chemistry and botany to describe compounds that have properties of both gallic acid and tannic acid, known for their astringency and ability to precipitate proteins. Gallotannic acids have applications in leather tanning, ink production, and certain medicinal uses due to their antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Meaning of "gallotannic" in French

In French, "gallotannic" (gallotannique) describes substances connected to tannins that come from gallic acid, typically found in oak or similar plants. It is used in chemistry and botany to denote compounds with characteristics of both gallic acid and tannic acid, recognized for their astringent qualities and ability to coagulate proteins. These acids are used in leather tanning, ink manufacturing, and some medicinal applications because of their antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Pronunciation of "gallotannic" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌɡæləˈtænɪk/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation may slightly vary between American and British English, primarily in the stress of syllables and vowel sounds, but generally remains consistent due to its scientific use.

Pronunciation of "gallotannic" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɡalɔtanik/

Pronunciation Variations: As a scientific term, "gallotannic" in French is pronounced uniformly across different regions, with minor variations in accent based on local dialects.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The researcher explained the properties of gallotannic acid. (Le chercheur a expliqué les propriétés de l'acide gallotannique.)

  2. Gallotannic compounds are vital in the tanning industry. (Les composés gallotanniques sont essentiels dans l'industrie du tannage.)

  3. Many plants contain gallotannic substances. (Beaucoup de plantes contiennent des substances gallotanniques.)

  4. The study focused on the antibacterial effects of gallotannic acids. (L'étude s'est concentrée sur les effets antibactériens des acides gallotanniques.)

  5. Ink made with gallotannic acid can resist fading. (L'encre faite avec de l'acide gallotannique peut résister à la décoloration.)

  6. Gallotannic acid is used in some medicinal preparations. (L'acide gallotannique est utilisé dans certaines préparations médicinales.)

  7. The oak tree is a well-known source of gallotannic compounds. (Le chêne est une source bien connue de composés gallotanniques.)

  8. They tested the efficacy of gallotannic acid in preserving foods. (Ils ont testé l'efficacité de l'acide gallotannique dans la conservation des aliments.)

  9. Understanding gallotannic compounds can improve leather quality. (Comprendre les composés gallotanniques peut améliorer la qualité du cuir.)

  10. Gallotannic acids are often found in herbal teas. (Les acides gallotanniques se trouvent souvent dans les tisanes.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "gallotannic" in English

Synonyms: tannic, polyphenolic, astringent, phenolic.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: tannin, gallic, catechin, proanthocyanidin, ellagic.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "gallotannic" in French

Synonyms: tannique, polyphénolique, astringent, phénolique.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: tanin, gallique, catéchine, proanthocyanidine, ellagique.

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