B2 adjective Neutro

blackcurrant

/ˌblækˈkʌr.ənt/

Describing something that has the flavor, scent, or dark purple color of the blackcurrant berry. It is frequently used to characterize food products, beverages, and scents derived from the Ribes nigrum plant.

Exemplos

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1

I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.

I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.

2

The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.

The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.

3

Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.

Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
blackcurrant
Adjetivo
blackcurrant
Relacionado
currant
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'black' 'current' of purple juice flowing from a tiny round berry.

Quiz rápido

The chef decided to garnish the tart with a ________ glaze to add a sharp, fruity contrast.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blackcurrant

Exemplos

1

I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.

everyday

I usually have blackcurrant jam on my toast in the morning.

2

The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.

formal

The study examines the antioxidant properties of blackcurrant extract in dietary supplements.

3

Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.

informal

Do you want some of this blackcurrant squash? It's really refreshing.

4

Research indicates that blackcurrant anthocyanins may contribute to improved cardiovascular health.

academic

Research indicates that blackcurrant anthocyanins may contribute to improved cardiovascular health.

5

The company is launching a new blackcurrant-flavored energy drink this summer.

business

The company is launching a new blackcurrant-flavored energy drink this summer.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
blackcurrant
Adjetivo
blackcurrant
Relacionado
currant

Colocações comuns

blackcurrant jam blackcurrant jam
blackcurrant juice blackcurrant juice
blackcurrant flavor blackcurrant flavor
blackcurrant bush blackcurrant bush
blackcurrant cordial blackcurrant cordial

Frases Comuns

blackcurrant cheesecake

blackcurrant cheesecake

blackcurrant lozenge

blackcurrant lozenge

blackcurrant tea

blackcurrant tea

Frequentemente confundido com

blackcurrant vs blackberry

Blackberries are larger, grow on thorny brambles, and have a bumpy texture, whereas blackcurrants are small, smooth, and grow on shrubs.

blackcurrant vs currant (dried)

Dried currants used in baking are actually small dried grapes (Zante currants), not the fresh berries from the Ribes family.

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Notas de uso

Mainly used as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'jam', 'syrup', or 'flavor'. In British English, it is almost always written as one word, whereas in American English, it may occasionally appear as two words.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse it with the 'current' (as in water or electricity) due to the identical pronunciation. Another mistake is assuming it tastes like a raisin because of the word 'currant'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'black' 'current' of purple juice flowing from a tiny round berry.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from 'black' + 'currant', where 'currant' comes from the Middle English 'raysons of Coraunte' (raisins of Corinth).

Padrões gramaticais

used as an attributive adjective usually uncountable when referring to flavor no comparative or superlative forms
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Contexto cultural

Blackcurrant is extremely popular in the UK and Europe (e.g., Ribena), but was banned in the US for decades to protect the timber industry, making it less familiar to Americans.

Quiz rápido

The chef decided to garnish the tart with a ________ glaze to add a sharp, fruity contrast.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blackcurrant

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