Category: T

  • Tarasoff decision

    A California court decision which essentially imposes a duty on the therapist to warn the appropriate person or persons when he becomes aware that his patient may present a risk of harm to a specific person or persons.  

  • Turmeric

    Turmeric

    Powder from the dried rhizomes of a perennial plant of the ginger family to flavor and color foods. A tropical, aromatic, perennial herb of the ginger family. A strong-smelling, slightly bitter-tasting golden spice also known as curcuma, which is used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Available at grocery stores. This spice is derived…

  • Truffle

    Truffle

    Edible fungi which grows underground, very delicate. French truffles are black while Italian truffles are white. A savory and fleshy type of fungi, characterized by a fragile aroma, which is employed to enhance the flavor and presentation of diverse culinary creations. This subterranean delicacy is commonly unearthed with the assistance of trained canines, typically truffle…

  • Troy

    A system of weights based on a pound equals 12 ounces.  

  • Trivial many

    The majority of causes of variation or cost that only accounts for a small part of the total variation or costs.  

  • Triticale

    Triticale

    A high-protein cereal grain.  

  • Tristimulus

    A colorimetric specification of color based on three measurements for hue, value and chroma.  

  • Triangle testing

    A method of difference testing in which three coded samples are presented to the judge or observer or panelist and they are asked to identify the different or odd sample.  

  • Transparent

    Material capable of a high degree of light transmission. Able to be seen through. Transmitting light rays so that objects are visible through the substance. There are specific materials that possess the remarkable capability to transmit light in such a way that objects or images appear as if there were no material obstructing their view.…

  • Tournedos

    Tournedos

    Small slices taken from the heart of the fillet of beef thin cut and sauteed or grilled and garnished prior to serving. A tournedos is the centre of a fillet of beef, grilled and served with any number of elaborate sauces or garnishes. The French name of this dish literally means turn the back, deriving…