turmeric paper
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of turmeric paper
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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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
Before the blow-pipe, this species of calculus expands into a kind of white efflorescence, which, when moistened and brought into contact with turmeric paper, stains it red.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin
This is dissolved in water, rendered faintly acid with dilute hydrochloric acid, and a strip of turmeric paper immersed for a few minutes in the liquid.
From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by Simmons, W. H.
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
Test the gas given off with moistened turmeric paper.
From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry
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