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Pronunciation / Transliteration: tanin
"레드 와인에는 타닌 성분이 많이 들어 있습니다."
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A yellowish-or-brownish bitter-tasting organic substance present in gallnuts, oak bark, and other plants, used in dyeing and leather tanning.
"The high concentration of tannin in the red wine gives it a dry, astringent finish on the palate." - 2
Any of a class of phenolic compounds that precipitate proteins, widely found in various parts of plants.
"Tea leaves are rich in tannins, which contribute both to the beverage's color and its characteristic slight bitterness."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'tannin', which is based on 'tan' (oak bark used in tanning), originating from a Celtic root. The term entered English in the 19th century to describe the organic astringent substances found in plant tissues used for converting animal hides into leather.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tannin" is said worldwide
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tanin
Transliteration: /ta.nɛ̃/
"Le vin rouge est riche en tanins."
Gerbstoff
Transliteration: /ˈɡɛʁpˌʃtɔf/
"Rotwein enthält viele Gerbstoffe."
tannino
Transliteration: /tanˈni.no/
"Questo vino ha un alto contenuto di tannini."
tanino
Transliteration: /taˈni.no/
"Los taninos del vino aportan estructura y astringencia."
tanino
Transliteration: /taˈni.nu/
"O tanino está presente nas cascas das uvas."
टैनिन
Transliteration: taenin
"चाय की पत्तियों में टैनिन पाया जाता है।"
单宁
Transliteration: dānníng
"红酒中含有丰富的单宁。"
타닌
Transliteration: tanin
"레드 와인에는 타닌 성분이 많이 들어 있습니다."
タンニン
Transliteration: tannin
"赤ワインには多くのタンニンが含まれています。"
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