tang

• Substantiv, das einen starken, scharfen Geschmack oder Beigeschmack bezeichnet, häufig in Verbindung mit Zitrusfrüchten oder sauren Produkten; auch ein prickelnder, beißender oder würziger Geschmackseindruck.

A noun referring to a strong, sharp taste or flavor, often associated with citrus or sour foods.

1. Sharp taste or flavorB2formal

   A strong, sharp, or piquant taste or smell, often associated with citrus or spice.

   Scharfer Geschmack oder Geruch

   • The lemonade had a refreshing tang of lime.
   • The sauce had a distinct tang of ginger and chili.
   • The cheese had a sharp, tangy flavor.

   Synonymebiteedgeflavorkickpiquancypungencyrelishsharpnesstwangzing

2. Savoury condiment tasteB2formal

   The taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth.

   Herber Geschmack

   • The mustard added a pleasant tang to the hot dog.
   • The tang of soy sauce enhanced the dish.
   • He enjoyed the tang of the pickled vegetables.

   Synonymeflavorrelishsapiditysavorsavoursmack

3. Seaweed (rockweed)C1formal

   A common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure.

   Seetang (Blasentang)

   • The beach was covered in tang after the storm.
   • Farmers used tang as a natural fertilizer.
   • Tang is often harvested for its use in agriculture.

   Synonymetangle

4. C1formal

   Brown algae seaweed with serrated edges, often found in coastal areas.

   Braunalge

   • The rocky shore was lined with tang.
   • Tang is a common sight in tide pools.
   • The seaweed, known as tang, has serrated fronds.

5. C1formal

   Any of various coarse seaweeds.

   Grobe Meeresalge

   • The fishermen collected tang for bait.
   • Tang can be used as a soil conditioner.
   • The beach was littered with dried tang.

   Synonymekelptanglewrack

6. C1formal

   Any of various kelps, especially of the genus Laminaria.

   Laminaria

   • Tang is a type of kelp found in cold waters.
   • The diver swam through a forest of tang.
   • Tang is harvested for its alginates.

   Synonymekelptangle