Potato chip
Potato chip
A Potato chip (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Potato chip
- Wikipedia's article - Potato chip
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) is a thin slice of potato that has been deep fried or baked until crunchy. Potato chips are commonly served as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.
Etymology
The term "potato chip" originated in the United States. The exact origin of the term is unknown, but it is believed to have been first used in the early 19th century. The British English term for potato chips is "crisps".
History
The potato chip was invented in 1853 by George Crum, a chef at the Moon's Lake House in Saratoga Springs, New York. Crum was trying to appease a customer who kept sending his fried potatoes back, complaining that they were too thick. Frustrated, Crum sliced the potatoes as thin as possible, fried them until they were hard and crunchy, and then served them to the customer, who was delighted with the result. The potato chip was born.
Production
Potato chips are made by slicing potatoes into thin rounds, which are then fried or baked. The chips are then seasoned with various flavors, such as salt, vinegar, or cheese, and packaged for sale.
Health concerns
While potato chips are a popular snack, they are high in fat and calories, and frequent consumption can lead to weight gain and other health problems. Some potato chips also contain high levels of sodium, which can contribute to high blood pressure.
Related terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Potato chip
- Wikipedia's article - Potato chip
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski