Weinstein

cream of tartar

noun VYN-shtine Rare

Also means

tartaric acid deposit

Usage Note

Weinstein (potassium bitartrate) is cream of tartar, used in German baking to stabilise egg whites and in some Backpulver formulations. The compound Weinsteinsäure is tartaric acid. Used uncountably.

Examples

"Eine Prise Weinstein hilft dabei, den Eischnee steif zu schlagen."

Natural Translation

A pinch of cream of tartar helps to beat the egg whites stiff.

Literal Translation

A pinch cream of tartar helps thereby the egg whites stiff to beat.

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