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bitartrate

/bahy-tahr-treyt/US // baɪˈtɑr treɪt //UK // (baɪˈtɑːˌtreɪt) //

酒石酸盐,酒石酸,重酒石酸盐,重酒石酸

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : a tartrate in which only one of the two acidic hydrogen atoms of tartaric acid is replaced by a metal or positive group; an acid tartrate; a hydrogen tartrate, as sodium bitartrate.

Examples

  • Cream of tartar is bitartrate of potassium and is obtained from the lees deposited in wine casks.

  • I have found bitartrate of potassium the most grateful and efficient saline for depurative action.

  • Bitartrate of potassium, Seidlitz powders, or solutions of citrate of magnesia may be also administered if indicated.

  • Lemonade holding bitartrate of potassium in solution is generally the most acceptable, and probably the most efficient.

  • The bowels were kept open by jalap and the potassium bitartrate.

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