Definition of "tartareous" []

• Consisting of or resembling tartar. (adjective)

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• "Those of a pungent acrid dissolve tartareous concretions in the kidnies."
• "The fruit, if held in the mouth for some time, is said to dissolve the tartareous concretions on the teeth."
• "The negus and lemonade made by the pastry-cooks, and the liquor called punch, sold at taverns in this metropolis, is usually made with tartareous acid."