cream of tartar

noun

1. a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder, C 4 H 5 KO 6 , used chiefly as an ingredient in baking powders and in galvanic tinning of metals.

cream of tartar

noun

1. another name for potassium hydrogen tartrate, esp when used in baking powders

Word History and Origins

Origin of cream of tartar¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

One way to achieve slightly soured milk is by adding some lemon juice or cream of tartar to milk.

From Salon

Use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment to beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed for 30 to 45 seconds until combined.

From Washington Times

To make the meringue, whip egg whites with cream of tartar using a mixer.

From Salon

The meringues are made by whipping together egg whites, cream of tartar, and sugar, then spooned into warm milk for just a minute or two.

From Salon

Many of those additives are natural and harmless, such as the cream of tartar used in Avaline and many, many other wines.

From Washington Post