How Do You Spell TARTARISED?

Pronunciation: [tˈɑːtəɹˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA)

The word "tartarised" is spelled with -ise, not -ize as some may expect. This is because the word originates from the French word "tartare," which was originally spelled with an "s". The pronunciation of the word is [tɑːˈtɑːraɪzd] in IPA phonetic transcription. The "-ise" ending can be tricky for some people, but it is important to remember that in British English, many words are spelled with "-ise" instead of "-ize". This distinction is not always observed in American English.

TARTARISED Meaning and Definition

1. Impregnated with tartar.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TARTARISED

The word "tartarised" is derived from the noun "tartar", which has its origins in the Greek word "tartaros" meaning "infernal underworld" or "hell". In ancient Greek mythology, Tartarus was the deep abyss where the wicked were punished. Eventually, the word "tartar" was used to refer to an encrustation or deposit that formed on the inside of wine barrels. This deposit, also known as "wine stone" or "argol", is primarily made up of potassium hydrogen tartrate.

The verb "tartarise" or "tartarize" emerged to describe the process of depositing or forming tartar, particularly in the sense of wine and cooking. Over time, "tartarise" has been used metaphorically to mean the formation of a crust or deposit in other contexts as well.