ammonium bitartrate

ammonium bitartrate

[ə′mōn·yəm bī′tär‚trāt]

(organic chemistry)

NH₄HC₄H₄O₆ Colorless crystals that are soluble in water; used to make baking powder and to detect calcium. Also known as monoammonium tartrate.

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