turmeric paper

American  

noun

1. paper treated with turmeric: used to indicate the presence of alkalis, which turn it brown, or of boric acid, which turns it reddish-brown.

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turmeric paper British  

noun

1. chem paper impregnated with turmeric used as a test for alkalis, which turn it brown, and for boric acid, which turns it reddish brown

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Etymology

Origin of turmeric paper

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

But admittedly, hot honey isn't all savory games; one of Kurtz's favorite ways to enjoy it is drizzled over vanilla ice cream, in a hot toddy during the wintertime, or a hot honey turmeric latte.

From Salon • May 7, 2022

Turmeric has become a spice “it girl,” an anchor in supplements, adding a sunny yellow high note in cold-pressed juices and providing the razzle-dazzle in trendy bevs such as Starbucks’ golden turmeric latte.

From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2019

We ordered drinks: a warm ginger infusion for me, a turmeric latte for Quaglieri.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 22, 2019

You can walk away with a bag of small-batch, single-origin coffee or stay for a cappuccino, turmeric latte or “dirty” Thai ice tea.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2019

Behind the scenes, in lieu of drawing a bath or making a cup of hot cocoa after a long day in the studio, Goad prepares a turmeric latte as part of her nightly de-stressing routine.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2018