Molecular gastronomy
noun
the application or study of scientific principles and practices in cooking and food preparation
Examples
“Good Eats” is a television show which discusses molecular gastronomy.
Word Origin
1993
Usage Note
also molecular gastronomist , (n.)
Read Also:
- Molecular-genetics
noun 1. a subdivision of genetics concerned with the structure and function of genes at the molecular level. noun 1. (functioning as sing) the study of the molecular constitution of genes and chromosomes molecular genetics n. The branch of genetics that deals with hereditary transmission and variation on the molecular level.
- Moiseyev
[moi-sey-yev, -yuh f; Russian mahy-sye-yif] /mɔɪˈseɪ yɛv, -yəf; Russian maɪˈsyɛ yɪf/ noun 1. Igor Alexandrovich [ee-guh r uh-lyi-ksahn-druh-vyich] /ˈi gər ʌ lyɪˈksɑn drə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1906–2007, Russian dancer and choreographer.
- Moire-effect
noun, Optics. 1. the appearance, when two regularly spaced sets of lines are superimposed, of a new set of lines (moiré pattern) passing through the points where the original lines cross at small angles.
- Moire
[mwahr, mawr, mohr] /mwɑr, mɔr, moʊr/ noun 1. any moiré fabric. [mwah-rey, mawr-ey, mohr-ey; French mwa-rey] /mwɑˈreɪ, ˈmɔr eɪ, ˈmoʊr eɪ; French mwaˈreɪ/ adjective 1. (of silks and other fabrics) presenting a watery or wavelike appearance. noun 2. a design pressed on silk, rayon, etc., by engraved rollers. 3. any silk, rayon, etc., fabric with […]
- Molecular-medicine
noun 1. the study of disease or injury at the molecular or cellular level. 2. medical tests or treatments for such diseases or injuries.