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turmeric
[ tur-mer-ik, too-, tyoo- ]
noun
- the aromatic rhizome of an Asian plant, Curcuma domestica (or C. longa ), 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.
turmeric
/ ˈtɜːmərɪk /
noun
- a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, Curcuma longa , having yellow flowers and an aromatic underground stem
- the powdered stem of this plant, used as a condiment and as a yellow dye
- any of several other plants with similar roots
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Example Sentences
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.
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