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Tanin

Noun

Sense 1: A bitter and astringent organic compound widely found in the plant kingdom, especially in trees and shrubs. Tanin is common in plant tissues, such as seeds, bark, and fruit skins.

Sample Sentence: The tanin in tea gives it its distinctive bitter taste.

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Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to or characteristic of tea or wines with a bitter taste due to high tannin content.

Sample Sentence: The wine connoisseur prefers red wines with a rich tanin taste.

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Noun

Sense 2: A dark brown, water-insoluble substance formed in leather during the tanning process.

Sample Sentence: The craftsperson applied the tanin to the leather to give it durability and color.

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Noun

Sense 3: A person who has a deep tan, especially from spending time in the sun or tanning beds.

Sample Sentence: She looked like a tanin after her vacation in the Caribbean.

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