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

Solutions of boric acid give with "turmeric paper," which has been dipped into it and dried, a characteristic red tint.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

In India they inhale the fumes of burning turmeric paper for coryza, and with good effect according to the testimony of Dr. Waring.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

Test the gas given off with moistened turmeric paper.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry

Dissolve the residue in a small quantity of hot water and moisten a piece of turmeric paper with the solution.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

The machine was then worked for a few turns, and alkali immediately appeared at the point of the discharging train which rested on the turmeric paper.

From Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 by Faraday, Michael