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Cream of Tartar

Definition:

Cream of Tartar is a fine white crystalline substance that is an acid salt of tartaric acid (found in grapes).

Part of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Senses:

Noun:

1. A byproduct of winemaking used as a leavening agent, stabilizer, and ingredient in baking powder.
2. An antidote for certain poisons.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or having the characteristics of cream of tartar.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Cream of tartar is commonly used in baking to stabilize whipped cream.

Local Usage:

Local bakers often use cream of tartar to give baked goods a light and fluffy texture.

Sample Sentences:

1. I used cream of tartar to make my meringue peaks stiff and glossy.
2. The recipe calls for half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.
3. By mixing cream of tartar with baking soda, you can make your own baking powder.
4. After accidentally swallowing a toxic substance, he immediately drank a mixture of water and cream of tartar as an antidote.

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