turmeric paper
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of turmeric paper
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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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
What is the appearance of the turmeric paper after being dipped in the meat extract and dried?
From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry
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.
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
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