Meaning of the word curing in English
What does curing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
curing
US /ˈkjʊrɪŋ/
UK /ˈkjʊərɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the process of preserving food, typically meat or fish, by salting, drying, or smoking
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The traditional method of bacon curing involves salt and smoke.
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Fish curing is a common practice in coastal regions.
2.
the process of hardening or setting a material, such as concrete or resin, by chemical reaction or heat
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Proper curing is essential for the strength of concrete.
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UV light is used for rapid curing of certain resins.
Verb
1.
to preserve (meat, fish, etc.) by salting, drying, or smoking
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They spent the day curing the freshly caught fish.
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The ham was curing in the smokehouse for several weeks.
2.
to harden or set (a material) by chemical reaction or heat
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The technician was curing the resin with a UV lamp.
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The concrete needs several days of curing to reach full strength.
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