Detartrate

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To remove tartrates, especially from fruit juices and wines, in order to reduce tartness or sourness.

    "Conditioning treatments are employed to clean, detartrate, and discourage microbial growth."

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"Conditioning treatments are employed to clean, detartrate, and discourage microbial growth."

Etymology

From de- + tartrate.

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fruit juice

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