Food Preservation

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

He used a spray bottle to mist the plants with water.

used as the past tense of ‘can’

When I was younger, I could run faster.

a treatment or medication for a certain disease or injury

After years of research, they finally discovered a cure.

to remove water from a substance, often causing it to become dry

The air conditioning system was unintentionally dehydrating the indoor air.

lacking moisture or liquid

She watered the dry plants in the garden.

to rapidly lower the temperature of something, usually food, to preserve it or maintain its freshness

The chef flash-froze the fish to preserve its freshness for the evening service.

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.

to shine or cast rays of light upon something

The lanterns irradiated the campsite, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

to put clothes and other things needed for travel into a bag, suitcase, etc.

Before the trip, she had to pack her suitcase with essentials.

a vegetable, usually a small cucumber, that is preserved in salt water or vinegar

She packed a lunchbox with a turkey sandwich layered with pickles.

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

She stirred the soup gently in the large pot on the stove.

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

Historical artifacts are preserved in museums to maintain their original condition.

to treat or handle something in a specific way to get it ready for a particular purpose, improve its condition, or fix any issues

The raw materials are processed to create the final product in manufacturing.

to rapidly lower the temperature of something to maintain its freshness or quality

The fisherman quick-froze the catch immediately after returning to shore to maintain its freshness.

to put food or drinks in a refrigerator or other cold place to keep them cool or fresh

The chef is currently refrigerating the marinated meat.

to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

With his carpentry skills, he can craft intricate wooden furniture.

to remove water from a substance, often causing it to become dry

The air conditioning system was unintentionally dehydrating the indoor air.

to preserve something, like food, by ridding it of all its moisture

She desiccated the herbs to use them in cooking throughout the year.

lacking moisture or liquid

She watered the dry plants in the garden.

preserved by low temperatures and dehydration under vacuum

The hikers packed freeze-dried meals for their long trek in the mountains.

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.

a vegetable, usually a small cucumber, that is preserved in salt water or vinegar

She packed a lunchbox with a turkey sandwich layered with pickles.

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

She stirred the soup gently in the large pot on the stove.

a metal container in which dry food is stored and sold

She opened a tin of cookies that she had baked for the holiday party.

(of food) preserved by having the air removed from a package or container, creating a vacuum seal

thin, flexible sheet made of aluminum, used for wrapping and preserving food

Grandma used tinfoil to wrap leftover turkey after Thanksgiving dinner.

a thin, shiny, metallic or aluminum foil-like paper that is commonly used for wrapping or covering food items

a durable plastic material used for packaging, bags, and various applications

Supermarket shopping bags are often made of polythene material.

a transparent material made of plastic which is used for wrapping food with or covering it

a type of paper that grease or oil cannot pass through, used in cooking or for wrapping food with

thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food

She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.

a thin, flexible plastic wrap used for covering food to maintain its freshness

The baker covered the cake with clingfilm to prevent it from drying out.

a thin, transparent material used for packaging and wrapping items like food, gifts, and flowers

The baker wrapped the cookies in cellophane to keep them fresh.

the final date on which a product, document, or agreement is considered valid, effective, or safe to use

Check the milk's expiration date before drinking it.

thin, flexible sheet made of aluminum, commonly used for wrapping, cooking, and storing food

She covered the casserole dish with aluminum foil before baking it in the oven.

a type of sweet food that is made from sugar and sometimes chocolate

She bought a bag of candy to share with her friends at the party.