Cream

(kreem.) [Fr. crême, from L. cre mor.] The oily part of milk, which rises to the surface and forms a distinct coating or layer, that is converted into butter by the operation of churning.-CREAM OF LIME. (Chem.) A mixture of lime and water, used in gas-works for purifying the gas which is transmitted through it; carbonic acid and sulphuretted hydrogen being absorbed by it.- CREAM OF TARTAR. See TARTARIC ACID.CREAM-CHEESE is cheese made from clotted cream. [s. 241]