CEFR B2

curing

noun

Meaning

The process of preserving food like meat or fish through drying, salting, smoking, or pickling to prevent spoilage.

Examples

The traditional method of curing salmon involves rubbing the fillets with salt, sugar, and dill.
After curing for three months in a temperature-controlled room, the salami reached the perfect texture.

Synonyms: preserving, pickling, salting, smoking

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curing (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊərɪŋ/

Definition

The process of preserving food like meat or fish through drying, salting, smoking, or pickling to prevent spoilage.

Examples

The traditional method of curing salmon involves rubbing the fillets with salt, sugar, and dill.
After curing for three months in a temperature-controlled room, the salami reached the perfect texture.
Many ancient civilizations relied on the curing of meat to survive long periods of food scarcity.

Synonyms of curing

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