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| Tannin | A strongly astringent substance obtained from gall nuts, sumac, etc., used in chillproofing of beer. Also present in hops and malt in small amounts. |
| Template | A molecule that serves as the pattern for synthesizing another molecule. |
| Tensile | The greatest longitudinal stress a substance can withstand without rupture. |
| Thermo- | Two bars or wires of dissimilar metals joined at one extremity which Couple develop a current (thermoelectric current) when heated. |
| Thermo-Bacteria | Heat resistant microorganisms undesirable in brewing. |
| Titration | A method, or the process, of using a standard solution to determine the strength of another solution. |
| Toxin | A poisonous substance produced by certain microorganisms. |
| Transcription | Synthesis of messenger (or any other) RNA on a DNA template. |
| Transfer RNA (tRNA) | RNA molecules that carry amino acids to sites on ribosomes where proteins are synthesized. |
| Transformation | Change in the genetic structure of an organism by the incorporation of foreign DNA. |
| Transgenic organism | An organism formed by the insertion of foreign genetic material into the germ line cells of organisms. Recombinant DNA techniques are commonly used to produce transgenic organisms. |
| Translation | Process by which the information on a messenger RNA molecule is used to direct the synthesis of a protein. |
| Trub (G) | The haze or flock appearing in wort by boiling or cooling. |
| Try Cock/Test Cock | Sampling device. |
| tRNA | Transfer RNA. |
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