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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Recently, the Pet Poison Helpline identified an identical illness in dogs that ingested large amounts of cream of tartar (one dog ate homemade Play-Dough), or tamarind pods or paste (used in Southeast Asian dishes).
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 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
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 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
See All Example Sentences for cream of tartar
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“Cream of tartar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cream%20of%20tartar. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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