Tangy: meaning, definitions and examples
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tangy
[หtรฆลi ]
Definition
flavor
Having a sharp, acidic taste; pleasantly strong and invigorating.
Synonyms
acidic, pungent, sharp, tart, zesty.
Examples of usage
- The tangy flavor of the lemon juice added a refreshing kick to the salad.
- The tangy sauce gave the dish a unique and zesty flavor.
- The tangy aroma of the vinegar filled the kitchen.
- The tangy taste of the pickle left a lingering tartness on my tongue.
- The tangy yogurt dressing brought a burst of flavor to the vegetables.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The word 'tangy' comes from 'tang', which has its roots in the Middle English word 'tang', meaning 'sharp taste'.
- It first appeared in English literature in the late 19th century, becoming popular to describe flavors.
- Related terms include 'tang' and 'tangerine', both reflecting a bright and lively flavor profile.
Science
- Tasty tangy sensations are largely due to acids present in foods, such as citric acid in lemons and lactic acid in fermented products.
- The human tongue can perceive a range of flavors, but tangy sensations stand out and can enhance configurations of taste overall.
- Studies have shown that tangy flavors can increase salivation, helping the digestive process and enriching flavor experiences.
Translations
Translations of the word "tangy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รกcido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช sauer
๐ฎ๐ฉ asam
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะธัะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kwaลny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ธใฃใฑใ
๐ซ๐ท acide
๐ช๐ธ รกcido
๐น๐ท ekลi
๐ฐ๐ท ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงู ุถ
๐จ๐ฟ kyselรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ kyslรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ ธ็
๐ธ๐ฎ kisel
๐ฎ๐ธ sรบr
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััาัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ turล
๐ฒ๐ฝ รกcido