Oakbark

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The bark of the oak tree, often specifically as a source of tannic acid; tan. uncountable

    "Some kinds of fish oils are similarly improved by vigorous agitation with oakbark infusion or other liquors containing tannin, conveniently effected by blowing a rapid current of steam through the whole: […]"

Example

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"Some kinds of fish oils are similarly improved by vigorous agitation with oakbark infusion or other liquors containing tannin, conveniently effected by blowing a rapid current of steam through the whole: […]"

Etymology

From oak + bark.

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