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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Any of various Old World plants belonging to the genus ''Curcuma''. Curcuma is used to produce a yellow, water-soluble dye. Most often the name has been used synonymously with [[turmeric]], but it may also refer to [[crocus powder]], and [[saffron]]. | + | Any of various Old World plants belonging to the genus ''Curcuma''. Curcuma is used to produce a yellow, water-soluble dye that has been used as a colorant and flavoring since ancient times. Most often the name has been used synonymously with [[turmeric]], but it may also refer to [[crocus powder]], and [[saffron]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | turmeric; saffron; crocus; cúrcuma (Esp.); curcuma (It., Port.) | + | turmeric; saffron; crocus; curcumin; cúrcuma (Esp.); curcuma (It., Port.) |
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 184 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 184 | ||
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* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
| − | + | * Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curcumin Curcumin] | |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 18 December 2024
Description
Any of various Old World plants belonging to the genus Curcuma. Curcuma is used to produce a yellow, water-soluble dye that has been used as a colorant and flavoring since ancient times. Most often the name has been used synonymously with Turmeric, but it may also refer to Crocus powder, and Saffron.
Synonyms and Related Terms
turmeric; saffron; crocus; curcumin; cúrcuma (Esp.); curcuma (It., Port.)
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 184
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Wikipedia: Curcumin