Word
curing
Phoneticscur·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkjʊɹɪŋ/
UK/kjˈɔːɹɪŋ/
Uncountable noun Cooking
Definition
n. the process of preserving food like meat or fish using salt, smoke, or chemicals. It stops the food from going bad so you can keep it for a long time.
n. the preservation of food, wood, or other materials through chemical or physical processes such as salting, smoking, or drying. Often involves the addition of nitrates or sugar to inhibit bacterial growth.
Examples
“The curing of the ham takes several months.”
“Traditional curing methods rely on heavy salting to draw moisture out of the fish and prevent spoilage.”
“While modern refrigeration has reduced our reliance on food preservation, the artisanal curing of meats remains popular for the complex, concentrated flavors it develops over time.”
Examples
simple
“The curing of the ham takes several months.”
contextual
“Traditional curing methods rely on heavy salting to draw moisture out of the fish and prevent spoilage.”
complex
“While modern refrigeration has reduced our reliance on food preservation, the artisanal curing of meats remains popular for the complex, concentrated flavors it develops over time.”
Usage
Often functions as a gerund noun describing a technical or culinary process.
Real-World Examples
“So, people began curing fish for later use.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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