cream of tartar

noun phrase

: a white crystalline salt C4H5KO6 used especially in baking powder and in certain treatments of metals

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The brown sugar and cream of tartar take these cookies to the next level. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Beat in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Sarah Carey, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026 Stir together the flour, cream of tartar, and salt in the large pot. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026 Whereas the one that had cream of tartar preserved its integrity and really held onto that marshmallow-y texture. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cream of tartar

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First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cream of tartar was in 1662

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“Cream of tartar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cream%20of%20tartar. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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cream of tartar

: a white salt used especially in baking powder and in some ways to prepare metals

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