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curing

[ˈkjʊrɪŋ]

curing Definition

  • 1the process of preserving food by drying, salting, or smoking
  • 2the process of making someone with an illness healthy again

Using curing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The curing of meat is a traditional method of preservation.

  • Example

    The curing of his illness took several months.

  • Example

    The curing of the wood made it more durable and resistant to rot.

curing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with curing

  • a mixture of table salt and sodium nitrite used in the preservation of meat

    Example

    The recipe calls for a tablespoon of curing salt.

  • a controlled environment used for the curing of meat, cheese, or other foods

    Example

    The restaurant has a special curing chamber for its charcuterie.

  • the length of time required for a substance to be fully cured or dried

    Example

    The paint requires a curing time of at least 24 hours before it can be touched.

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Summary: curing in Brief

Curing [ˈkjʊrɪŋ] refers to two distinct processes. The first is the preservation of food through drying, salting, or smoking, as in 'The curing of meat is a traditional method of preservation.' The second is the process of restoring health to someone who is ill, as in 'The curing of his illness took several months.' Other examples include 'The curing of the wood made it more durable and resistant to rot.'