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turmeric

/tur-mer-ik, too-, tyoo-/US // ˈtɜr mər ɪk, ˈtu-, ˈtyu- //UK // (ˈtɜːmərɪk) //

姜黄,黄姜,姜黄色,姜黄色的

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the aromatic rhizome of an Asian plant, Curcuma domestica, of the ginger family.
    • : a powder prepared from it, used as a condiment, as in curry powder, or as a yellow dye, a medicine, etc.
    • : the plant itself.
    • : any of various similar substances or plants.

Examples

  • In India, aloo and channa is prepared differently, with a heavy hand of fresh ginger and tomatoes, along with turmeric, cumin and garam masala, among other spices, which give the dish more body and firepower.

  • Ginger and turmeric encouraged some of the dipping, lemongrass and a topper of Calabrian chiles even more of it.

  • This summer we were doing a lot of slushy cocktails made with things like freshly juiced turmeric and ginger, tamarind, coconut, lime, and tequila.

  • These often include ground cumin, cardamom, and paprika, and sometimes cinnamon, turmeric, or an accent of nutmeg, allspice, or clove.

  • It’s not uncommon for a dish to start with turmeric, red chile, cumin and coriander, and be finished with garam masala.

  • This is exciting because it seems that this turmeric compound can enhance the characteristics of NSCs.

  • Turmeric is just the latest in a long line of “brain foods.”

  • Turmeric is a household spice in South Asia and a common ingredient in many curries.

  • Every other day, it seems a new “brain food” is making headlines, the latest being turmeric.

  • Turmeric could have important abilities in healing and preventing brain damage—or this could be an aberrant finding.

  • Butter is often colored with annatto, saffron, turmeric, marigold or coal-tar colors.

  • Add ammonia to the alcoholic extract, and if it turns brown it indicates the presence of turmeric.

  • Place a strip of turmeric paper in this solution for a few minutes, then remove and dry it.

  • If boric acid either free or combined is present, the turmeric paper will be turned to a cherry-red color.

  • Turmeric paper may be prepared by dipping pieces of smooth, thin filter paper in a solution of powdered turmeric in alcohol.