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ingredient


Meanings
  • noun

    A substance that is used in the preparation of food or drink.

    - "Salt is an essential ingredient in cooking."
    - "Garlic is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine."

Variants
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ingredient , ingredients
Etymology
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The word 'ingredient' comes from the Latin word 'ingredi' which means 'to go into'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world, after saffron?

  2. The world's largest egg is not an egg at all, but rather a rock that resembles an egg and weighs over 13 pounds!


Related Concepts
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  1. Recipe: An instruction or formula for preparing a dish or drink using specific ingredients.

  2. Cooking: The art or practice of preparing food.


Culture
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Ingredients have played a significant role in various cultures throughout history. For instance, in ancient Egypt, ingredients such as honey, onions, and garlic were used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.

How to Memorize "ingredient"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a chef adding various ingredients to a pot.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ingredient' with the word 'food' or 'cooking'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'I Need Ginger And Onions' to remember common cooking ingredients.


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